Dashiell
- US rank
- #2,284
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,105 in 2015
61 babies were named Dashiell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 650 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dashiell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,011 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dashiell, 61 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dashiell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDashiell first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #1,105.
- Then vs nowDashiell is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,993 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 28,011.
- TrendDashiell has slipped 650 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,284. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dashiell
Dashiell is a boy name of French origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Dashiell for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 47 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #1,105 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,284, with 61 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 116,959 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 91,324 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,547 boys |
| 2010s | 67 | 14,928 boys |
| 2020s | 47 | 21,269 boys |
Other spellings of Dashiell
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 Dashiell
What is the origin of the name Dashiell?
Dashiell has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Dashiell a boy or girl name?
Dashiell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dashiell?
Dashiell ranked #2,284 for US boys in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#1,105).