How Many People Are Named Dashiel?
Complete statistics for the name Dashiel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dashiel is a very rare name for boys, with only 425 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 776,206 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 95% of those named Dashiel being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 430 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dashiel Through the Generations
Dashiel emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2016 with 34 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 407 under 30 and only 23 between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Dashiel is still on the rise, likely to be seen more often in coming decades as its younger generation grows older.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dashiel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dashiel
How Many People Have the Name Dashiel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 425 people in the United States currently share the name Dashiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 776,206 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dashiel a Common or Rare Name?
Dashiel 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 Dashiel Mean?
Dashiel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dashiel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dashiel Most Popular?
The name Dashiel reached peak popularity in 2016, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Dashiel?
Approximately 425 people named Dashiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 430. That works out to roughly 1 in 776,206 Americans.
Is Dashiel a rare name?
Dashiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 776,206 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dashiel mean?
Dashiel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dashiel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dashiel are male and 0% are female.
When was Dashiel most popular?
Dashiel peaked in 2016 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.