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'.
About 11 boys were named Dayshawn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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