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'.
College football player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).