How Many People Are Named Dashaun?

Complete statistics for the name Dashaun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dashaun
Very Rare
American, modern coined name

Dashaun is a relatively rare name, with only 2,831 people currently living in the US. That's 1 in 116,568 Americans. It peaked in 2007 with 138 births, and most people named Dashaun are young, with 71% under 30.

~2,831
Living in US
1 in 116,568
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A modern American name blending the prefix 'Da' with 'Shaun', roughly carrying the sense of 'God is gracious'.
🌐
Origin
American, modern coined name
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Charismatic Expressive Sociable
5
Life Path Number

The life path number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, adventure, and a restless curiosity about the world. People connected to this number tend to thrive on change and variety, often seeking new experiences rather than settling into routine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,191
Worldwide Bearers
#458,892
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,831

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,800 (99%)
♀ Female
31 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
2,044
Would be under 30 (71%)
854
Would be 30–60 (29%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,898 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dashaun Through the Generations

The name Dashaun has a unique journey through American demographics. With just 2,831 people alive today, it's a very rare name indeed, representing just 1 in 116,568 Americans. Its peak came in 2007 when 138 babies were named Dashaun, but since then, the number of births has declined. The majority of Dashaun's are young, with 71% under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with its low current population, highlighting a significant gap between past popularity and present-day usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 238
North Carolina 150
Illinois 124
Florida 107
Ohio 107
Virginia 103
South Carolina 82
New Jersey 76
Pennsylvania 75
Georgia 65

✨ Similar Names to Dashaun

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dashaun's American, modern coined name roots

📄 About the Name Dashaun

How Many People Have the Name Dashaun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,831 people in the United States currently share the name Dashaun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,568 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dashaun a Common or Rare Name?

Dashaun is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dashaun Mean?

Dashaun means "A modern American name blending the prefix 'Da' with 'Shaun', roughly carrying the sense of 'God is gracious'." and comes from American, modern coined name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dashaun in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Dashaun Most Popular?

The name Dashaun reached peak popularity in 2007, with 138 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dashaun?

Approximately 2,831 people named Dashaun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,898. That works out to roughly 1 in 116,568 Americans.

Is Dashaun a rare name?

Dashaun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,568 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dashaun mean?

Dashaun means "A modern American name blending the prefix 'Da' with 'Shaun', roughly carrying the sense of 'God is gracious'." and comes from American, modern coined name origins.

Is Dashaun more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Dashaun are male and 1% are female.

When was Dashaun most popular?

Dashaun peaked in 2007 with 138 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,831
All-Time Births2,898
1 in X1 in 116,568
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2007
World Rank#458,892
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.