Dayveon
An African American name of uncertain origin, potentially a creative combination form.
Name Census estimates that about 439 living Americans carry the first name Dayveon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dayveon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayveon births was 2009 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayveon. 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
439
~ 1 in 780,762 Americans
Peak year
2009
28 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,701
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Dayveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dayveon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 218 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dayveon 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 Dayveon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dayveons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Dayveon, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dayveon
The name Dayveon is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the English words "day" and "vision," suggesting a person with a clear vision or perspective on life. While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components can be traced back to various linguistic roots.
The word "day" finds its origins in the Old English word "dæg," which was derived from the Proto-Germanic "dagaz." This term was likely connected to the Proto-Indo-European root "agh-," meaning "to burn" or "to shine," reflecting the natural cycle of day and night. The word "vision," on the other hand, comes from the Latin "visio," meaning "sight" or "perception."
Despite its modern coinage, the name Dayveon has been embraced by various communities around the world. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Dayveon Williams, a professional basketball player born in 1992 in the United States. He played for several teams in the NBA G League and international leagues.
Another notable figure with the name Dayveon is Dayveon Ross, an American actor and model. Born in 1997, he gained recognition for his role in the 2017 independent film "Dayveon," which was named after his character. The film explored themes of youth, family, and community in rural Arkansas.
In the music industry, Dayveon Key is a singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. He rose to prominence in the late 2010s with his unique blend of R&B and hip-hop genres, releasing several well-received singles and albums.
Beyond these individuals, the name Dayveon has been given to children in various parts of the world, particularly in the United States and some African countries. While its usage may be relatively recent, the name has already carved out a place for itself in contemporary naming traditions.
As a modern name, Dayveon does not have a extensive historical record or significant references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its components – "day" and "vision" – carry symbolic meanings that resonate with many cultures, reflecting the cyclical nature of time and the importance of perspective and insight.
People
Dayveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayveon 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
Dayveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 439 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayveon 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 780,762 US residents.
Is Dayveon a common name?
We classify Dayveon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 444 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dayveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayveon was 2009, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayveon is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dayveon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayveon 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.
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.