Dashaun
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,096 in 1998
21 babies were named Dashaun in the US in 2025. It has dropped 566 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dashaun you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dashaun, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dashaun would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDashaun first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #1,096. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDashaun was 4.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,639 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- TrendDashaun has slipped 566 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dashaun
Dashaun is a boy name of American origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-aun”. US birth records list Dashaun for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 51 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #1,096 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 273,556 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,555 boys |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,070 boys |
| 2000s | 59 | 16,972 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 46,296 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,922 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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Questions about the name Dashaun
What is the origin of the name Dashaun?
Dashaun has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dashaun a boy or girl name?
Dashaun is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dashaun?
Dashaun ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#1,096).