How Many People Are Named Dashawna?

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

Dashawna
Very Rare
American

Dashawna is a very rare female name, with only 475 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 694,231 Americans. The majority of those named Dashawna are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~475
Living in US
1 in 694,231
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

608
Worldwide Bearers
#804,402
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
475
🇬🇾 Guyana
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
475 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
266
Would be under 30 (55%)
217
Would be 30–60 (45%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 483 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
74
International
46

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

📜 Dashawna Through the Generations

Dashawna peaked in popularity in 1997 with 29 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Dashawnas are around 29 years old, with 266 under 30 and 217 between 30 and 60. This age distribution highlights how the name is primarily associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice for parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 16
Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Dashawna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dashawna's American roots

📄 About the Name Dashawna

How Many People Have the Name Dashawna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 475 people in the United States currently share the name Dashawna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 694,231 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dashawna a Common or Rare Name?

Dashawna 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 Dashawna Mean?

Dashawna means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dashawna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dashawna Most Popular?

The name Dashawna reached peak popularity in 1997, with 29 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 Dashawna?

Approximately 475 people named Dashawna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 483. That works out to roughly 1 in 694,231 Americans.

Is Dashawna a rare name?

Dashawna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 694,231 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dashawna mean?

Dashawna means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Dashawna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dashawna are male and 100% are female.

When was Dashawna most popular?

Dashawna peaked in 1997 with 29 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 US475
All-Time Births483
1 in X1 in 694,231
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1997
World Rank#804,402
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.