Daythan
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "day" and "than".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Daythan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daythan today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daythan births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daythan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Daythan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,320
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Daythan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daythan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daythan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daythan
The name Daythan is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins rooted in ancient history and shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated from the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken throughout the Middle East during the first millennium BC. The name itself is thought to be derived from the word "dathan," which means "fountain" or "spring."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Daythan can be found in the Book of Numbers, part of the Hebrew Bible. In this text, Dathan is described as a rebellious Israelite who, along with Korah and Abiram, challenged the authority of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. This reference suggests that the name may have been in use among the ancient Israelites, though its precise origins remain unclear.
In the annals of history, there are a few notable individuals who bore the name Daythan. One such figure is Dathan of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. According to records, he was a deacon in the church of Antioch and was put to death during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Another historical figure with the name Daythan was Dathan of Persia, a military commander who served under the Sassanid king Shapur II in the 4th century AD. He is recorded as having led Persian forces in battles against the Roman Empire and is said to have been a skilled strategist.
In the realm of literature, the name Daythan appears in the works of the 12th-century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi. In his epic poem "Khosrow and Shirin," Daythan is mentioned as one of the wise counselors of the Sassanid king Khosrow II.
Moving forward in time, we find a Daythan Stokes, an English author and poet who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1620, he is known for his poetic works, which often explored themes of religion and spirituality.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was a Daythan Wilkinson, an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1847, representing the state of Mississippi.
While the name Daythan may not be as widespread or familiar as some others, it carries a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance, stretching back to ancient times and spanning across various regions and civilizations.
People
Daythan + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daythan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daythan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daythan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Daythan a common name?
We classify Daythan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daythan most popular?
The single biggest year for Daythan was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daythan is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daythan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daythan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daythan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daythan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daythan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daythan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Daythan?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Daythan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.