Dayvon first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Dayvon has been for the last 42 years (from 1982 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Dayvon

A modern variation of the name Devon, meaning "poet" or "defender".

Popularity of Dayvon by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Dayvon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 50 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dayvon.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 50 0
2022 60 0
2021 81 0
2020 22 0
2019 24 0
2018 19 0
2017 26 0
2016 26 0
2015 16 0
2014 30 0
2013 35 0
2012 38 0
2011 35 0
2010 42 0
2009 40 0
2008 63 0
2007 60 0
2006 51 0
2005 47 0
2004 44 0
2003 65 0
2002 66 0
2001 61 0
2000 57 0
1999 56 0
1998 44 0
1997 55 0
1996 51 0
1995 53 0
1994 68 0
1993 45 0
1992 44 0
1991 35 0
1990 34 0
1989 29 0
1988 20 0
1987 17 0
1986 15 0
1985 11 0
1984 13 0
1983 6 0
1982 7 0

The history of the first name Dayvon

The name Dayvon is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or direct etymological roots. The name appears to be a creative blend of the English words "day" and "von," which could be a nod to the German nobility particle "von."

While Dayvon does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it shares some similarities with other names that have their roots in different cultures and languages. For instance, the name Davon is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name David, which means "beloved" in Hebrew.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dayvon can be found in the United States. Dayvon Ross, an American football player, was born in 1987 and played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2010 and 2016.

Another notable individual with the name Dayvon is Dayvon Love, an American actor, and dancer born in 1994. He is known for his roles in the television series "Empire" and "The Chi."

Dayvon Daquan Bentley, an American football linebacker, was born in 1994 and currently plays for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.

Dayvon Daquan Vickers, an American singer and songwriter, was born in 1996 and is known for his work in the R&B and pop genres.

Dayvon Marshun Brown, an American professional basketball player, was born in 1995 and has played for various teams in the NBA G League and overseas.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Dayvon throughout recent history. While the name may be relatively new, it has gained popularity and recognition in various fields, particularly in the United States.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Dayvon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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