Dasean
Dasean is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (derived from Sean).
Origin and history
Dasean is a modern American created name, formed by combining the popular prefix 'Da-' with the classic Irish Gaelic name Sean. Sean itself is the Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it emerged in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of inventing distinctive names using traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,384 babies in the United States have been named Dasean since 1880. It ranks #3332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- NY (29.2 %)
- MD (16.6 %)
- PA (9.8 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 432 |
| 2000-2010 | 585 |
| 2010-2019 | 230 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Fun facts
- The name combines the African American prefixing tradition 'Da-' with the traditional Irish name Sean.
- Dasean gained noticeable usage in the United States starting in the late 1970s and 1980s.