Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Dason since 1972
Babies named Dason per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 200 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Dason is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1972, placing it among the cohort of late-20th-century invented names. Its usage peaked in 2011, but it has been falling since 2012. As of 2025, the name is not ranked in the top 1,000. Dason likely arose as a creative variation of the well-known name Jason, substituting the 'J' with a 'D' and retaining the popular -son ending. The name has never been broadly popular and has no recorded association with any particular state or region. It remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
The name Dason appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a blend or respelling of Jason (from Greek Iason, meaning 'healer') combined with the fashionable -son suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw a modest peak in 2011. Its usage has been declining since 2012.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dace, Sonny
Sibling names for Dason
Names that share Dason's style, for a brother or sister.
