Holding steady.
Popularity of Dashun since 1973
Babies named Dashun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Dashun is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, a period when creatively constructed names were becoming more common. It reached its peak popularity in 1996, though it has never entered the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with consistent low-level use over the decades. Its formation likely follows patterns seen in other invented names, blending a popular initial syllable with a familiar ending. While the exact etymology is uncertain, Dashun reflects the broader trend of distinctive, personalized naming in modern American culture.
Dashun appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly a blend of the prefix 'Da-' (common in African American invented names) with the element '-shun' (a phonetic variant of '-shawn' or '-shaun'). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, with a peak in usage in 1996. The name has remained in consistent but sparse use since then.
Sibling names for Dashun
Names that share Dashun's style, for a brother or sister.
