Dashaun
Every Dashaun since 1971 — 2,920 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dashaun
Dashaun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,742 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,920 American babies have been named Dashaun. Its peak came in 2007, when 138 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dashaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dashaun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,738 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,111 |
| 2022 | — | — | 31 | #3,633 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,388 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,169 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,004 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,809 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,632 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,220 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,427 |
| 2014 | — | — | 42 | #2,819 |
| 2013 | — | — | 48 | #2,538 |
| 2012 | — | — | 54 | #2,363 |
| 2011 | — | — | 59 | #2,208 |
| 2010 | — | — | 69 | #1,986 |
| 2009 | — | — | 112 | #1,490 |
| 2008 | — | — | 107 | #1,517 |
| 2007 | — | — | 138 | #1,274 |
| 2006 | — | — | 133 | #1,258 |
| 2005 | — | — | 122 | #1,272 |
| 2004 | — | — | 128 | #1,196 |
| 2003 | — | — | 106 | #1,310 |
| 2002 | — | — | 105 | #1,288 |
| 2001 | — | — | 108 | #1,232 |
| 2000 | — | — | 118 | #1,165 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,141 | 79 | #1,319 |
| 1990 | — | — | 56 | #1,521 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,371 |
| 1980 | — | — | 21 | #2,382 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dashaun in 2025?
Dashaun ranked #4,742 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dashaun?
2,920 babies have been named Dashaun in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dashaun most popular?
Dashaun peaked in 2007, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Dashaun a boy or girl name?
Dashaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dashaun rising or falling?
Dashaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.