Rising since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Dashon since 1971
Babies named Dashon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 199 |
| 1990s | 583 |
| 2000s | 450 |
| 2010s | 222 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Dashon entered U.S. naming records in 1971, a period when many invented names with the 'Da-' prefix and '-shawn' suffix began to appear. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, reflecting the broader trend of such names in the 1990s. Since 2022, its usage has been rising slowly, though it remains rare with approximately 1 in every 284,679 boys receiving the name as of 2025. Dashon is a distinctive choice that connects to a familiar sound pattern in American naming.
Dashon is a modern American invented name, typically formed by blending the prefix 'Da-' (common in names like Daron, Davon) with the suffix '-shon' or '-shawn', derived from the name Shawn (an Anglicization of Seán). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971 and saw a rise in use during the 1990s, peaking in 1997. Its popularity has fluctuated but remains relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dash, Shawn
Sibling names for Dashon
Names that share Dashon's style, for a brother or sister.
