Daytwon
A masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Daytwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daytwon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daytwon births was 1997 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daytwon. 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 Daytwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1997
9 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#6,206
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Daytwon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daytwon 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 Daytwon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daytwon
The name Daytwon has its origins traced back to the ancient Gaelic language spoken in parts of modern-day Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word "daitun," which roughly translates to "bright town" or "radiant settlement." This name was popular among the Celtic tribes inhabiting the British Isles during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daytwon can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. It mentions a warrior named Daytwon mac Conchobair, who fought alongside the High King of Ireland in the 12th century. This reference suggests that the name was in use among the Gaelic nobility during that era.
In the 15th century, a Scottish poet and scholar named Daytwon Douglas was renowned for his translations of ancient Roman works into Middle Scots. He was born in 1475 and is considered one of the most influential figures in the literary Renaissance of Scotland.
During the 17th century, a prominent English explorer named Daytwon Smythe embarked on several voyages to the Americas and the Caribbean. His journals documented the flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures he encountered, providing valuable insights into the New World at the time.
In the realm of military history, Daytwon MacArthur stands out as a notable figure. Born in 1880, he was a highly decorated American general who played a crucial role in the Pacific theater during World War II. His leadership and strategic prowess earned him widespread recognition and respect.
Another individual worth mentioning is Daytwon Jones, an influential African-American writer and activist who lived from 1892 to 1976. He was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance and used his literary works to advocate for civil rights and social justice.
While the name Daytwon has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has transcended its origins and been adopted by various societies throughout history, with notable individuals bearing this name across different eras and regions.
People
Daytwon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daytwon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daytwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daytwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daytwon 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Daytwon a common name?
We classify Daytwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daytwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Daytwon was 1997, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daytwon is about 28 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 Daytwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daytwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daytwon 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 Daytwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daytwon 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 Daytwon 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 many people have the name Daytwon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.