Dashiell
Dashiell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Of unknown meaning, derived from the French surname de Chiel.
Origin and history
Dashiell is a masculine given name derived from the French surname de Chiel, brought to English usage through prominent literary figures. While traditionally rare in the United States, it has experienced steady, modest growth in recent decades. It carries a classic yet distinctive literary appeal.
Popularity in the United States
2,835 babies in the United States have been named Dashiell since 1880. It ranks #2433 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1448.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.4 %)
- NY (16.8 %)
- TX (8 %)
- WA (5.7 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 213 |
| 2000-2010 | 705 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,262 |
| 2020-2029 | 488 |
Famous people named Dashiell
- Dashiell Hammett: Author, Screenwriter
- Dashiell Mihok: Actor
Nicknames
Dash
Fun facts
- American hardboiled detective novelist Dashiell Hammett helped popularize the surname as a given name.
- The name reached a wider mainstream audience as the full name of Dash in Pixar's 'The Incredibles'.