Daison is of French origin, derived from the Occitan 'Daisson', which is an diminutive form of 'Daude'. It means 'little Daud' or 'little David'. The name Daud itself comes from the Hebrew 'David', meaning 'beloved'. Daison was once quite common in France but has since become less popular, making it a unique choice for parents today. There is no specific day dedicated to St. Daison, so individuals named Daison might celebrate their feast day on the same date as St. David or another saint of their choice.
The name Daison has seen a varied number of births over the past two and a half decades, with peaks occurring every few years. The highest recorded year was 2012 with 14 births, while other notable years include 2009 and 2015 with 9 births each. However, there are also several years with fewer than 6 births each. Overall, the name Daison has been given to a total of 128 newborns since 1998.