Rising since 2022, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Dasean since 1983
Babies named Dasean per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 432 |
| 2000s | 585 |
| 2010s | 230 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Dasean is a modern American name that emerged in the 1980s and reflects the creative naming trends within African American communities. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, and by 2001 it reached its peak year of popularity. After a period of decline, it began rising again in 2022, showing renewed interest. Currently, Dasean ranks 8,910 and has a rarity of about 1 in 213,510 births. Its formation from the prefix Da- and the ever-popular Sean aligns with many similar coinages like DaShawn and Devonte.
Dasean is a modern coinage, formed by adding the fashionable prefix Da- (common in African American naming traditions) to the Irish name Sean or its variant Shaun. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983 and saw its peak popularity in 2001. It is used almost exclusively for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Da, Sean
Variants: DaSean, Da Shaun
Sibling names for Dasean
Names that share Dasean's style, for a brother or sister.
