Dashiel
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,293 in 2016
22 babies were named Dashiel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,160 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dashiel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dashiel, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dashiel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDashiel first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #3,293.
- Then vs nowDashiel is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendDashiel has climbed 1,160 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dashiel
Dashiel is a boy name of French origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Dashiel for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 31 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #3,293 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 751,880 boys |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 190,476 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 86,730 boys |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 105,634 boys |
Other spellings of Dashiel
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Dashiel
What is the origin of the name Dashiel?
Dashiel has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Dashiel a boy or girl name?
Dashiel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dashiel?
Dashiel ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#3,293).