Dashel
Dashel is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Of unknown exact meaning; historically linked to the French surname D'Ashiell.
Origin and history
Dashel is a modern given name derived from the surname D'Ashiell or Dashiell, which traces back to French origins. It gained some visibility as an alternative spelling of the literary name Dashiell. In the United States, it remains relatively rare but has seen steady, low-level use in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
692 babies in the United States have been named Dashel since 1880. It ranks #3984 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.6 %)
- WA (16.5 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- CO (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 380 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Nicknames
Dash
Fun facts
- Dashel is a simplified spelling variant of the French-derived surname Dashiell.
- The traditional spelling Dashiell was popularized by American mystery writer Dashiell Hammett.