Declining since 2010, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Dashel since 2005
Babies named Dashel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 380 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Dashel is a modern, rare masculine name first recorded in the United States in 2005. Its origin is unclear, but it may be a variant of Dashiell, an Americanized surname of French derivation. The name peaked in 2009, though overall usage has been extremely low. Since 2010, its trajectory has been falling, and it has not appeared in the top states rankings. With an estimated 1 in 122,005 male births in 2025, Dashel remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary name with a dash of vintage style.
Dashel first appeared in U.S. records in 2005, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a variant of the surname Dashiell, which itself is an Americanized form of French De Chiel. Alternatively, it could be a phonetic invention blending the sound of dash with the popular -el suffix found in names like Daniel or Nathaniel. Its usage remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dash
Variants: Dashiell
Sibling names for Dashel
Names that share Dashel's style, for a brother or sister.
