Total births
449
Boys' name · since 1989
Dayveon
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 449 babies named Dayveon, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12879
- among boys today
- 449
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
449 babies have been named Dayveon since 1989, making it today's #12879 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Dayveon recorded 449 times among boys since 1989, holding rank #12879 nationally today, ahead of 10% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #12879 among boys today
- 449 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Dayveon is currently the #12879 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 449 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12879
- among boys today
- 449
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Dayveon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12879
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Dayveon was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
28 babies were named Dayveon in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Dayveon compares
449 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dayveon's all-time total is 22% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dayveon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 449 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dayveon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dayveon splits its recorded history at 2010: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dayveon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#12,879
Active since
1989
Dayveon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Dayveon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dayveon's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Dayveon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s
2000s
218 births
- 2010s
2010s
145 births
- 2020s 41
2020s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 218 births (49% of all-time use).
Dayveon by state
Where Dayveon concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Dayveon's total US births 1.1%
Even split
5 of 449 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dayveon? ▼
Dayveon has been given to 449 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12879 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Dayveon most popular? ▼
Dayveon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Dayveon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dayveon are California (5 births), New York (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Dayveon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dayveon since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Dayveon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dayton, Daylen, Dayne, Daylon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dayveon's data
- Dayveon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dayveons (5 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 Dayveon
Nearby Names Like Dayveon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dayveon
Dayton Boy
#1181 15,759 births
Daylen Boy
#1348 3,986 births
Dayne Boy
#4731 3,885 births
Daylon Boy
#2242 3,284 births
Daylan Boy
#2325 2,829 births
Compare Dayveon side by side: Dayveon vs Dayton Dayveon vs Daylen Dayveon vs Dayne
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dayveon
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1989–2025 (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. "Dayveon: #12879 Boys' Name - 449 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dayveon. 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 Dayveon 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 July 2026.