Dajuan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dajuan is a modern American name that combines elements of African American naming traditions and Spanish roots. It means 'God is gracious', reflecting positive traits. The name has evolved from 'Juan' and 'John' and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It holds no biblical significance but is linked to cultural identity.
The name Dajuan is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dajuan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dajuan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1822nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1185th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1475th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3801st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dajuan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dajuan"
Pronunciation
/dəˈʒwɑːn/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Dajuan is a modern name that is a combination of the prefix 'Da-' and the name 'Juan', which is of Spanish origin and means 'John'. The 'Da-' prefix is often used in African American naming conventions.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Juan, John, Dajuan
Historical Usage
Dajuan became popular in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, reflecting a trend of unique and culturally significant naming practices.
Variants & Derivatives
Dajon, Dejuan, Dajuan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dajuan is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and cultural identity.
Famous People
Dajuan Wagner - Former professional basketball player., Dajuan Jones - Notable musician.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dajuan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dajuan"
"Dajuan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1822nd of 10718 | 393 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1185th of 16616 | 1,241 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1475th of 24088 | 1,534 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3801st of 23106 | 339 |
Regional Popularity of "Dajuan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.17% 886th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- |
40.63% 1643rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.24% 746th/3685 |
37.09% 1660th/4475 |
32.56% 1691st/5194 |
24.95% 1576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.17% 970th/4582 |
33.35% 1722nd/5164 |
21.67% 1585th/7313 |
28.78% 2148th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.16% 2078th/3984 |
- |
63.97% 4364th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Dajuan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dajuan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dajuan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.