Dashiell
Every Dashiell since 1979 — 2,851 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dashiell
Dashiell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,291 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 2,851 American babies have been named Dashiell. Its peak came in 2015, when 179 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 Dashiell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dashiell 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 | — | — | 61 | #2,291 |
| 2024 | — | — | 73 | #2,059 |
| 2023 | — | — | 57 | #2,397 |
| 2022 | — | — | 92 | #1,784 |
| 2021 | — | — | 107 | #1,598 |
| 2020 | — | — | 98 | #1,635 |
| 2019 | — | — | 104 | #1,593 |
| 2018 | — | — | 121 | #1,446 |
| 2017 | — | — | 95 | #1,663 |
| 2016 | — | — | 146 | #1,254 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,107 | 174 | #1,105 |
| 2014 | — | — | 127 | #1,350 |
| 2013 | — | — | 122 | #1,379 |
| 2012 | — | — | 100 | #1,579 |
| 2011 | — | — | 127 | #1,335 |
| 2010 | — | — | 146 | #1,214 |
| 2009 | — | — | 117 | #1,436 |
| 2008 | — | — | 109 | #1,497 |
| 2007 | — | — | 92 | #1,659 |
| 2006 | — | — | 112 | #1,410 |
| 2005 | — | — | 87 | #1,588 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59 | #2,026 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,310 | 40 | #2,553 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,705 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,246 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27 | #3,166 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #2,940 |
| 1990 | — | — | 22 | #2,880 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,620 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,218 |
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Famous people named Dashiell
- Dashiell Hammett Writer · 1894–1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dashiell in 2025?
Dashiell ranked #2,291 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dashiell?
2,851 babies have been named Dashiell in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dashiell most popular?
Dashiell peaked in 2015, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Dashiell a boy or girl name?
Dashiell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dashiell rising or falling?
Dashiell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dashiell?
Well-known people named Dashiell include Dashiell Hammett (writer).