Dashiell
Boy name · #2293 in 2025 · Uniqueness 84/100
Dashiell is currently the #2293 boy name in the United States — 61 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1105, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 29,508 boys born in 2025 was named Dashiell.
Babies named Dashiell per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 46-year story
Dashiell first appears in the Social Security records in 1979, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 174 boys were named Dashiell — good for #1105 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Dashiell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Dashiell in class?
Dashiell scores 84 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Dashiell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Dashiell is most common
Geography matters for names, and Dashiell is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dashiells were TX (10), CA (9), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Dashiell
Statistically, parents drawn to Dashiell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rockwell, Kentrell, Kyrell, Diesel, and Connell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dashiell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2284 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2057 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2387 |
| 2022 | 92 | #1782 |
| 2021 | 107 | #1597 |
| 2020 | 98 | #1634 |
| 2019 | 104 | #1592 |
| 2018 | 121 | #1443 |
| 2017 | 95 | #1661 |
| 2016 | 146 | #1254 |
| 2015 | 174 | #1105 |
| 2014 | 127 | #1348 |
| 2013 | 122 | #1376 |
| 2012 | 100 | #1575 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1331 |
| 2010 | 146 | #1214 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1433 |
| 2008 | 109 | #1494 |
| 2007 | 92 | #1658 |
| 2006 | 112 | #1408 |
| 2005 | 87 | #1584 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2024 |
| 2003 | 40 | #2545 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2685 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3228 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashiell a popular boy name?
Dashiell ranked #2293 among boys in 2025 with 61 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1105.
When was the name Dashiell most popular?
Dashiell peaked in 2015, when 174 American boys received the name (ranked #1105 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dashiell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 29,508 newborn American boys was named Dashiell. It scores 84/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.