Dashiell

Dashiell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 73 boys in the United States.

Dashiell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dashiell

Dashiell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dashiell first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1105 in 2015, and in 2024 73 babies received the name — 2,773 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dashiell in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#1105 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Dashiell in 2024
73
Total since 1880
2,773

Dashiell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1724 in 2010
Babies named Dashiell in 2025
6
Total since 1996
176

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dashiell mean?

The meaning of Dashiell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dashiell a boy or girl name?

Dashiell is a boy name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dashiell?

Dashiell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dashiell?

Dashiell first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #1105 in 2015, and 73 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].