Modern combination of Day and Shawn
A contemporary American invention, this name blends the English word 'Day' with the popular name 'Shawn'. While 'Day' refers to the period of light, 'Shawn' is an Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, which ultimately means 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Dayshawn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,686 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
College football player
