Total births
220
Boys' name · since 1995
Daekwon
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 220 babies named Daekwon, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 220
- total births
- 1995–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
220 boys have been named Daekwon since 1995, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daekwon has been recorded 220 times among boys since 1995, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2006.
- 220 total births
- 1995–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
220 boys have been named Daekwon since 1995, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 220
- total births
- 1995–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Daekwon was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
37 babies were named Daekwon in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Daekwon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daekwon splits its recorded history at 2000: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2006 (9 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daekwon at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Daekwon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2006
- Peak year (1996)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Daekwon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Daekwon's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Daekwon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
140 births
- 2000s
2000s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 140 births (64% of all-time use).
Daekwon by state
Where Daekwon concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 26 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 11 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 6 | 2.7% |
North Carolina share of Daekwon's total US births 11.8%
Even split
26 of 220 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daekwon? ▼
Daekwon has been given to 220 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 37 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Daekwon most popular? ▼
Daekwon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Daekwon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daekwon are North Carolina (26 births), Virginia (11 births), Maryland (6 births).
How long has the name Daekwon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daekwon since 1995 -- 12 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Daekwon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daemon, Daevon, Daegan, Daeshawn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Daekwon's data
- Daekwon's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (140 total births) through the 2000s (80) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Daekwons (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daekwon
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daekwon
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Daegan Boy
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Daeshawn Boy
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Compare Daekwon side by side: Daekwon vs Daemon Daekwon vs Daevon Daekwon vs Daegan
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daekwon: Baby Name Since 1995 - 220 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daekwon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daekwon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.