boys' name · peaked 1993

Dashon

Every Dashon since 1971 — 1,648 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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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#10,959
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Dashon
Peak year
1993
69 babies
All-time total
1,648
since 1971

The story of Dashon

Dashon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,959 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1971, 1,648 American babies have been named Dashon. Its peak came in 1993, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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

Dashon 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 6 #10,959
2024 17 #5,486
2023 10 #7,848
2022 5 #12,763
2021 10 #7,728
2020 15 #5,768
2019 27 #3,915
2018 17 #5,367
2017 22 #4,501
2016 18 #5,180
2015 11 #7,171
2014 18 #5,105
2013 22 #4,355
2012 30 #3,552
2011 23 #4,255
2010 34 #3,258
2009 23 #4,314
2008 32 #3,433
2007 46 #2,656
2006 45 #2,627
2005 49 #2,376
2004 40 #2,654
2003 52 #2,131
2002 50 #2,135
2001 65 #1,749
2000 48 #2,094
1995 58 #1,588
1990 58 #1,489
1985 16 #2,976
1980 14 #3,136
1975 15 #2,662
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Dashon in 2025?

Dashon ranked #10,959 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Dashon?

1,648 babies have been named Dashon in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dashon most popular?

Dashon peaked in 1993, when 69 newborns received the name.

Is Dashon a boy or girl name?

Dashon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dashon rising or falling?

Dashon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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