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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dajuan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dajour|Dak
ArabicBoy↓ Fading

Dajuan

dah-WAHN · 2 syllables

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#6513
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#6513
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#3904 in 2022
5yr change
-521 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6513 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Dajuan

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6513

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-521 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ModernAfrican American2-syllableBlended NameContemporaryStrongBoyLate 20th CenturyHip-Hop Era
Character
bold confidencecreative energystrong presencenatural leadership
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dajuans

athleticcompetitivedeterminedskilleddedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Dajuan is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6513 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -521 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6513 · very rare
Dajuan at a Glance
Meaning:Modern blended name combining 'Da' (prefix) with 'Juan' (Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'). Popular African American name from late 20th century.
Language root:Arabic · Modern English
Peak rank:#3904 in 2022
5yr change:-521 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
DaJuan Wagner
Basketball player
DaJuan Summers
Basketball player
Similar Sound
DeJuanDajunJauanDariusDevon◈Damian
Similar Style
MarcusAndreKhalilDeShawnMarquisTerrance
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dajuan
MarcusAndreAliciaTiaraLatoyaJordan◈DominicKeisha
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dajuan · Overview
Summary

Dajuan is an Arabic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6513 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Dajuan carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 521 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
dajuan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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