Dashon
Dashon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Da- and Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Origin and history
Dashon is a modern American name created by prefixing 'Da-' to the popular name Sean or Shawn. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a creative naming tradition. While relatively uncommon, it remains a recognized modern masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,615 babies in the United States have been named Dashon since 1880. It ranks #3147 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (35 %)
- NC (13.6 %)
- IL (9.8 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
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 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 199 |
| 1990-2000 | 583 |
| 2000-2010 | 450 |
| 2010-2019 | 222 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Dashon
- Dashon Goldson: Professional football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Dashon developed as part of a contemporary trend of blending traditional names like Sean with popular prefixes like Da- or De-.
- The name gained traction in the United States starting in the late 1970s and 1980s.