Declining since 2005, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Dasan since 1975
Babies named Dasan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 281 |
| 2010s | 150 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Dasan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, and its usage has fluctuated over time. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, after which it has seen a steady decline. As of 2025, it ranks 8,243, with an estimated 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a modern invention or a respelling of a name with Sanskrit roots. Dasan has not been recorded in any U.S. state's top lists, indicating its rarity and regional independence. Its trajectory of falling usage since 2005 suggests it remains an uncommon choice with occasional, modest attention.
The name Dasan may be a modern American creation, possibly influenced by the prefix 'Da-' combined with the popular '-san' ending seen in names like Dasan (from Sanskrit 'dasa' meaning 'servant' or 'devotee'). However, its usage in the United States since 1975 suggests it may also be a respelling or variant of similar-sounding names. The meaning is not well-established, and it is generally considered a contemporary name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Das
Variants: Dasun
Sibling names for Dasan
Names that share Dasan's style, for a brother or sister.
