Dayven
Modern masculine name derived from the Welsh elements "daw" meaning "day" and "ven" meaning "young", perhaps signifying "born at daybreak".
Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the first name Dayven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dayven today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayven births was 2003 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayven. 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.
People living today
142
~ 1 in 2,413,763 Americans
Peak year
2003
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,134
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Dayven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dayven from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dayven 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 Dayven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dayven
The name Dayven is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic languages spoken in the British Isles and parts of continental Europe. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic word "dāwos," which means "to shine" or "to give light." The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 5th century CE, when it was commonly used among the Celtic tribes of present-day Wales and Cornwall.
In the medieval period, the name Dayven gained popularity among the Anglo-Saxons who settled in England after the departure of the Roman legions. It is believed that the name was adopted and adapted by the Anglo-Saxons as a result of their interactions and cultural exchanges with the Celtic populations they encountered.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Dayven was a Welsh prince who lived in the late 6th century CE. Known as Dayven ap Gwrgan, he was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Ergyng and is mentioned in several medieval Welsh chronicles and genealogies.
Another notable figure in history associated with the name Dayven was a Cornish monk who lived in the 9th century CE. Dayven of Bodmin was a renowned scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the establishment of the Bodmin Monastery, one of the most influential religious centers in medieval Cornwall.
In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Dayven de Montfort participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I of England. His exploits and bravery during the crusade were celebrated in several contemporary accounts and chronicles.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Dayven Cellini (1500-1571) gained recognition for his exceptional skills as a goldsmith and sculptor. He is best known for his intricate and detailed works in precious metals, many of which are still preserved in museums and galleries across Europe.
In more recent times, Dayven Lomax (1921-2002) was an American jazz drummer and percussionist who played a significant role in the development of the bebop and hard bop genres. He performed and recorded with some of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, including Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Miles Davis.
People
Dayven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayven 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
Dayven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 142 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayven 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 2,413,763 US residents.
Is Dayven a common name?
We classify Dayven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dayven most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayven was 2003, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayven is about 15 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 Dayven in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dayven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayven 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 Dayven still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dayven 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 Dayven 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 Americans are named Dayven?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Dayven at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.