Total births
778
Girls' name · since 1933
Daun
Since 1933, U.S. Social Security records show 778 babies named Daun, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 778
- total births
- 1933–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
778 girls have been named Daun since 1933, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daun has been recorded 778 times among girls since 1933, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1933 to 2001.
- 778 total births
- 1933–2001 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
778 girls have been named Daun since 1933, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2001.
- 778
- total births
- 1933–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Daun was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
35 babies were named Daun in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Daun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Daun splits its recorded history at 1961: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Daun at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1933
Daun popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–2001
- Peak year (1964)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Daun popularity over time - boys
27 total births recorded since 1930 (Daun as boys' name)
Daun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Daun's strongest decade.
286 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Daun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 25
1930s
25 births
- 1940s 96
1940s
96 births
- 1950s
1950s
186 births
- 1960s
1960s
286 births
- 1970s
1970s
155 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 286 births (37% of all-time use).
How Daun compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Daun's total volume
Daun vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daun by state
Where Daun concentrates geographically, total births since 1933
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Daun's total US births 2.3%
Even split
18 of 778 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daun? ▼
Since 1933, Social Security records show 778 babies named Daun. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 35 births.
When was Daun most popular? ▼
Daun was most popular in the 1960s decade with 286 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Daun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daun are California (18 births), Wisconsin (6 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Daun been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daun since 1933 -- 69 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Daun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daune, Dauna, Daurice, Dauphine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daun's data
- Daun's decade-level peak was the 1960s (286 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dauns (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Daun
Nearby Names Like Daun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daun
Daune Girl
218 births
Dauna Girl
201 births
Daurice Girl
85 births
Dauphine Girl
34 births
Daureen Girl
28 births
Compare Daun side by side: Daun vs Daune Daun vs Dauna Daun vs Daurice
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1933–2001 (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. "Daun: Baby Name Since 1933 - 778 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daun. 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 Daun 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.