Dayvon
A modern variation of the name Devon, meaning "poet" or "defender".
Name Census estimates that about 1,685 living Americans carry the first name Dayvon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dayvon today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayvon births was 2021 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayvon. 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
1.7K
~ 1 in 203,415 Americans
Peak year
2021
81 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,670
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Dayvon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dayvon 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 554 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Dayvon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dayvon 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 Dayvon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dayvons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. New York, California, Maryland recorded the most babies named Dayvon, while Virginia, Indiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of 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While Dayvon does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it shares some similarities with other names that have their roots in different cultures and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.
People
Dayvon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayvon 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
Dayvon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayvon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,685 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayvon 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 203,415 US residents.
Is Dayvon a common name?
We classify Dayvon as "Rare". It ranks above 93% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,712 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dayvon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayvon was 2021, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayvon is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dayvon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayvon 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.