Boy nameCurrently #967 in the USSteady
Dash
//ˈdæʃ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20174 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dash's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dash's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dash |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2010 | 123 |
| 2011 | 141 |
| 2012 | 146 |
| 2013 | 158 |
| 2014 | 229 |
| 2015 | 324 |
| 2016 | 320 |
| 2017 | 327 |
| 2018 | 301 |
| 2019 | 326 |
| 2020 | 300 |
| 2021 | 318 |
| 2022 | 306 |
| 2023 | 260 |
| 2024 | 232 |
Dash through the decades
- Dash peaked in 2017, when 327 babies were named Dash in the US.
- The 2020s were Dash's strongest decade, averaging 283 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dash has risen 179% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dash currently ranks #967 in the US and is holding steady.