Dazhan
A masculine Chinese name meaning "reaching great heights" or "achieving greatness".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dazhan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dazhan today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dazhan births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dazhan. 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 Dazhan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,757
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Dazhan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dazhan 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 Dazhan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dazhan
The name Dazhan has its origins in ancient China, where it was derived from the combination of two Chinese characters, "Da" meaning "great" and "Zhan" meaning "battle" or "war." The earliest known references to this name date back to the Han Dynasty, between 202 BC and 220 AD, when it was commonly given to male children born into military families or families with a strong martial tradition.
During the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), the name Dazhan gained popularity among the ruling class and was often bestowed upon sons of high-ranking officials and noblemen. One notable figure from this period was Dazhan Wudi, a renowned general who led the imperial forces to victory in several campaigns against the nomadic tribes of the northern frontiers.
In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name Dazhan was associated with scholars and intellectuals. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Dazhan Yuanzhang, a renowned poet and calligrapher whose works are still studied and admired today.
The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD) saw the rise of Dazhan Zhengguo, a skilled diplomat and statesman who played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties with neighboring kingdoms and preserving the stability of the empire.
During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), the name Dazhan was held in high esteem among the military elite. One of the most celebrated figures of this period was Dazhan Yingxiong, a revered general who led his troops to numerous victories against foreign invaders and rebels.
Throughout the centuries, the name Dazhan has been borne by many notable figures in Chinese history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as warfare, literature, politics, and diplomacy. While the name may have evolved in its meaning and connotations over time, it has remained deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of ancient China.
People
Dazhan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dazhan 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
Dazhan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dazhan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dazhan 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dazhan a common name?
We classify Dazhan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dazhan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dazhan was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dazhan is about 26 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 Dazhan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dazhan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dazhan 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 Dazhan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dazhan 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 Dazhan 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 Americans are named Dazhan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.