boys' name · peaked 2016

Dashiel

Every Dashiel since 1989 — 452 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#4,573
among boys
Babies in 2025
22
named Dashiel
Peak year
2016
34 babies
All-time total
452
since 1989

The story of Dashiel

Dashiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,573 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1989, 452 American babies have been named Dashiel. Its peak came in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Dashiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Dashiel year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 22 #4,573
2024 23 #4,464
2023 12 #6,992
2022 11 #7,377
2021 15 #5,831
2020 15 #5,767
2019 18 #5,206
2018 20 #4,784
2017 25 #4,134
2016 34 #3,308
2015 17 #5,345
2014 19 #4,921
2013 18 #5,023
2012 21 #4,577
2011 20 #4,695
2010 25 #4,017
2009 17 #5,378
2008 15 #5,833
2007 11 #7,206
2006 16 #5,356
2005 15 #5,351
2004 5 #11,747
2003 9 #7,371
2002 5 #11,059
2001 5 #10,942
2000 7 #8,396
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Dashiel in 2025?

Dashiel ranked #4,573 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Dashiel?

452 babies have been named Dashiel in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dashiel most popular?

Dashiel peaked in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name.

Is Dashiel a boy or girl name?

Dashiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dashiel rising or falling?

Dashiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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