Dash
Dash is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Swift, energetic, or derived from the French surname Dashiell.
Origin and history
Dash originated as a modern English word name symbolizing speed and energy, as well as a short form of the surname-derived name Dashiell. It has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States since the early 2000s, boosted by contemporary pop culture. It offers a punchy, active choice for parents seeking a short given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,297 babies in the United States have been named Dash since 1880. It ranks #1898 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #824.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.8 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- GA (5.1 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 13 |
| 2000-2010 | 323 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,335 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,608 |
Famous people named Dash
- Dash Mihok: actor
- Dash Snow: artist
Fun facts
- The name gained significant public exposure following the release of Pixar's animated film The Incredibles in 2004, which featured the fast superhero character Dash Parr.
- While used as an independent vocabulary name, Dash frequently serves as a familiar short form for Dashiell.