How Many People Are Named Dashun?

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

Dashun
Very Rare
Chinese

Dashun means 'great' in Chinese and is a very rare name for boys. Only 507 people named Dashun live in the US today, making up just 1 in 650,453 Americans. The majority, 66%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern name.

~507
Living in US
1 in 650,453
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,999
Worldwide Bearers
#40,826
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
17,374
🇹🇼 Taiwan
471
🇺🇸 United States
110
🇷🇺 Russia
18
🇮🇳 India
8
🇹🇭 Thailand
5
🇧🇾 Belarus
4
🇺🇦 Ukraine
4
🇬🇧 England
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
507 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
346
Would be under 30 (66%)
175
Would be 30–60 (34%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 521 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
97

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

📜 Dashun Through the Generations

Dashun peaked in popularity in 1996 with 28 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 507 people named Dashun in the United States, with most being younger individuals. Of those, 346 are under 30 years old, 175 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Dashun

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dashun's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Dashun

How Many People Have the Name Dashun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 507 people in the United States currently share the name Dashun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 650,453 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dashun a Common or Rare Name?

Dashun 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 Dashun Mean?

Dashun means "great" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dashun Most Popular?

The name Dashun reached peak popularity in 1996, with 28 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 Dashun?

Approximately 507 people named Dashun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 521. That works out to roughly 1 in 650,453 Americans.

Is Dashun a rare name?

Dashun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 650,453 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dashun mean?

Dashun means "great" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Dashun more male or female?

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

When was Dashun most popular?

Dashun peaked in 1996 with 28 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 US507
All-Time Births521
1 in X1 in 650,453
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1996
World Rank#40,826
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.