Declining since 1998, #2,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Dashawn since 1968
Babies named Dashawn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 | 10 |
| 1970s | 119 | 300 |
| 1980s | 119 | 762 |
| 1990s | 222 | 3,124 |
| 2000s | 57 | 3,043 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1,231 |
| 2020s | 0 | 410 |
Meaning & origin
Dashawn is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1968. It combines the fashionable prefix Da- with Shawn, an anglicized form of Sean. The name enjoyed its peak popularity in 1994, when it reached its highest rank, and has been falling in use since 1998. As of 2025, it ranks 2,539th, with about 1 in 32,848 boys receiving the name. Dashawn has been most common in Illinois, Florida, and Texas, reflecting its broader appeal in diverse urban and suburban communities.
Dashawn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. It is considered a modern invented name, formed by adding the fashionable initial prefix 'Da-' to Shawn, itself an anglicized form of Sean. The name rose sharply in popularity during the 1990s, particularly in Midwestern and Southern states, before declining after 1998.
Where Dashawn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dash, Shawn, D
Sibling names for Dashawn
Names that share Dashawn's style, for a brother or sister.
