Dashawn
Dashawn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious (blended with the modern prefix 'Da-').
Origin and history
Dashawn is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Da-' with the traditional Irish name Shawn. It gained significant usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
8,880 babies in the United States have been named Dashawn since 1880. It ranks #1283 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1518.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.9 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- NJ (7 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- 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 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 762 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,124 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,043 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,231 |
| 2020-2029 | 410 |
Famous people named Dashawn
- Dashawn Hand: Football player
Fun facts
- Dashawn is part of a 20th-century American naming pattern combining melodic prefixes with classic names like Shawn.
- The name has registered nearly 9,000 recorded births in the U.S. since the late 20th century.