Total births
187
Girls' name · since 2002
Dashanti
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 187 babies named Dashanti, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 187
- total births
- 2002–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
187 girls have been named Dashanti since 2002, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dashanti has been recorded 187 times among girls since 2002, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2017.
- 187 total births
- 2002–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
187 girls have been named Dashanti since 2002, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 187
- total births
- 2002–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Dashanti was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
55 babies were named Dashanti in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Dashanti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dashanti's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dashanti at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2002
Dashanti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2017
- Peak year (2002)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Dashanti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dashanti's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Dashanti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
155 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 155 births (83% of all-time use).
Dashanti by state
Where Dashanti concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 7 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 2.7% |
Illinois share of Dashanti's total US births 3.7%
Even split
7 of 187 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dashanti? ▼
Since 2002, Social Security records show 187 babies named Dashanti. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 55 births.
When was Dashanti most popular? ▼
Dashanti was most popular in the 2000s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Dashanti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dashanti are Illinois (7 births), Florida (6 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Dashanti been used? ▼
Dashanti has been recorded in Social Security data since 2002, spanning 16 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Dashanti? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dasia, Dasha, Dasani, Dashia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dashanti's data
- Dashanti's decade-level peak was the 2000s (155 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Dashantis (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dashanti
Nearby Names Like Dashanti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dashanti
Dasia Girl
#3931 5,392 births
Dasha Girl
#1860 4,133 births
Dasani Girl
#8230 1,172 births
Dashia Girl
#10476 919 births
Dashawn Girl
541 births
Compare Dashanti side by side: Dashanti vs Dasia Dashanti vs Dasha Dashanti vs Dasani
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2002–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dashanti: Baby Name Since 2002 - 187 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dashanti. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dashanti draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.