Dason
Every Dason since 1972 — 623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dason
Dason is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1972, 623 American babies have been named Dason. Its peak came in 2006, when 29 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 Dason stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dason year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,246 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,993 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,914 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,961 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,769 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,883 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,238 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,582 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,428 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,300 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,885 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,921 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,622 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,088 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,745 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,936 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,620 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,538 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,839 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,551 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,756 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,355 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,335 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,627 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,164 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,403 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,460 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dason in 2025?
Dason did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dason?
623 babies have been named Dason in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dason most popular?
Dason peaked in 2006, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Dason a boy or girl name?
Dason is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dason rising or falling?
Dason is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.