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A combination of the word Day and the name Shawn, which is an Irish variant of John meaning 'God is gracious.' This name represents a personality that is radiant, optimistic, and possesses a bright, sunny disposition that lights up a room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,057 |
| Gender | Male (31% / 69%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2001 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, English, Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 55%TX — 32%FL — 8%CO — 2%WA — 2%
Notable People
Dayshawn Hall (Actor in The Wire) · Dayshawn Fair (Athlete in NCAA Basketball) · Dayshawn Long (Professional Basketball Player) · Dayshawn Miller (Fashion Model) · Dayshawn Smith (Track and Field Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DayShawnDay-Day
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