UK boy's name
Daijon
A modern masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Egyptian.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daijon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daijon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2003 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Daijon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daijon ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Daijon.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daijon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Daijon mean?
The name Daijon is a relatively modern name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct historical or cultural roots, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that were fashioned into a new name.
While the exact origins of the name Daijon are unclear, it is possible that it may have been influenced by or derived from other names or words from various languages and cultures. For instance, the prefix "Dai" could be a nod to Japanese names like Daichi or Daisuke, while the ending "jon" might be inspired by names like Jonathan or Jonah.
Despite its recent inception, the name Daijon has already been adopted by a number of individuals around the world. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Daijon Foucher, a French professional basketball player born in 1990 who plays as a point guard.
Another notable bearer of the name is Daijon Palmers, an American football player who played as a defensive end for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2010s.
In the world of music, Daijon Jahseh Onfroy, better known as XXXTentacion, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who gained immense popularity in the late 2010s before his untimely death in 2018 at the age of 20.
Daijon Footman is a British actor and writer who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the critically acclaimed series "Top Boy" and the film "The Intent 2: The Come Up".
Daijon Buckingham is an American entrepreneur and social media influencer, known for his work in the fitness and fashion industries, and for his motivational content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
While the name Daijon is still relatively uncommon, it has gained some traction in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique and modern-sounding names for their children. As a name without a long historical lineage, Daijon offers a blank canvas for new bearers to shape its meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daijon over time
The chart below shows babies named Daijon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daijon, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daijon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daijon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4471 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3456 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Daijon
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Daijon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daijon in the UK right now?
In 2018, Daijon was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daijon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Daijon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daijon?
A modern masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Egyptian.
How many people are called Daijon in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Daijon across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.