Dayvon first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Dayvon has been for the last 43 years (from 1982 to 2024) 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 43 years of data, Dayvon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 49 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dayvon.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024490
2023500
2022600
2021810
2020220
2019240
2018190
2017260
2016260
2015160
2014300
2013350
2012380
2011350
2010420
2009400
2008630
2007600
2006510
2005470
2004440
2003650
2002660
2001610
2000570
1999560
1998440
1997550
1996510
1995530
1994680
1993450
1992440
1991350
1990340
1989290
1988200
1987170
1986150
1985110
1984130
198360
198270

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While Dayvon does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it shares some similarities with other names that have their roots in different cultures and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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