Dayvian
Inventive form of the French name Damien meaning "to tame or subdue".
Name Census estimates that about 99 living Americans carry the first name Dayvian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dayvian today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayvian births was 2008 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayvian. 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 Dayvian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
99
~ 1 in 3,462,165 Americans
Peak year
2008
14 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,135
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Dayvian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dayvian from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 48 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
Dayvian 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 Dayvian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dayvians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dayvian
The name Dayvian is a modern invented name that does not appear to have any clear historical or etymological origins. It is likely a recent creative combination of existing name elements, possibly blending elements from names like David, Davian, or Davin with the commonly used suffix "-ian".
While the exact origin and meaning of Dayvian are uncertain, it is worth noting that names ending in "-ian" often have roots in various cultures and languages. The suffix "-ian" can denote a person's place of origin, occupation, or association with a particular group or concept.
However, in the case of Dayvian, there are no definitive records or historical references that provide clear insights into its derivation or early usage. The name does not appear to be linked to any specific ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from various cultures.
Given its modern nature, there are limited accounts of individuals bearing the name Dayvian throughout history. Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name may date back to the late 20th or early 21st century, but precise details are scarce.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, a few notable individuals have carried the name Dayvian. For instance, Dayvian Walton (born in 1997) is an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of Maryland. Another individual named Dayvian Kershaw (born in 2006) gained recognition as a young actor and model, appearing in various commercials and television shows.
It's worth mentioning that while these individuals may be among the earliest or most prominent bearers of the name Dayvian, the name's origins and historical significance remain largely undocumented. As a modern invented name, its linguistic roots and cultural associations are still evolving, and its usage may continue to grow or change over time.
People
Dayvian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayvian 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
Dayvian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayvian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 99 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayvian 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 3,462,165 US residents.
Is Dayvian a common name?
We classify Dayvian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 100 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dayvian most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayvian was 2008, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayvian 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 Dayvian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dayvian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayvian 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 Dayvian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dayvian 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 Dayvian 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 Dayvian as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.