How Many People Are Named Dashawn?

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

Dashawn
Very Rare

Dashawn means 'prince' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 36,171 Americans are named Dashawn, making it pretty unique. The majority, 61%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.

~9,123
Living in US
1 in 36,171
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prince
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,431
Worldwide Bearers
#217,464
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
9,123
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,598 (94%)
♀ Female
525 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
5,759
Would be under 30 (61%)
3,607
Would be 30–60 (39%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 9,366 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Dashawn Through the Generations

Dashawn peaked in popularity in 1994 with 401 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are around 9,123 people named Dashawn living in the U.S., with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic skews the average age to 26, indicating it's a relatively new generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,191
Ohio 531
New Jersey 490
California 469
North Carolina 433
Illinois 419
Maryland 410
Pennsylvania 400
Virginia 373
South Carolina 337

✨ Similar Names to Dashawn

📄 About the Name Dashawn

How Many People Have the Name Dashawn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,123 people in the United States currently share the name Dashawn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,171 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dashawn a Common or Rare Name?

Dashawn 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dashawn in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Dashawn Most Popular?

The name Dashawn reached peak popularity in 1994, with 401 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 Dashawn?

Approximately 9,123 people named Dashawn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,366. That works out to roughly 1 in 36,171 Americans.

Is Dashawn a rare name?

Dashawn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,171 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dashawn mean?

Dashawn means "prince".

Is Dashawn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Dashawn are male and 6% are female.

When was Dashawn most popular?

Dashawn peaked in 1994 with 401 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 US9,123
All-Time Births9,366
1 in X1 in 36,171
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1994
World Rank#217,464
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.