Total births
304
Unisex name · since 1988
Dashay
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 304 babies named Dashay, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 304
- total births
- 1988–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
304 girls have been named Dashay since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Dashay has 304 recorded births among girls since 1988, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2019.
- 304 total births
- 1988–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
304 girls have been named Dashay since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 304
- total births
- 1988–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Dashay was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
22 babies were named Dashay in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Dashay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dashay's full recorded timeline at 2001, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2010, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dashay at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Dashay popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2019
- Peak year (1994)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Dashay popularity over time - boys
24 total births recorded since 1991 (Dashay as boys' name)
Dashay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dashay's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Dashay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
165 births
- 2000s
2000s
91 births
- 2010s 32
2010s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 165 births (54% of all-time use).
Dashay by state
Where Dashay concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 18 | 5.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.6% |
Illinois share of Dashay's total US births 5.9%
Even split
18 of 304 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dashay? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 304 babies named Dashay. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 22 births.
When was Dashay most popular? ▼
Dashay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Dashay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dashay are Illinois (18 births), New York (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
Is Dashay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dashay is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 304 births, and as a boy's name it has 24 births.
How long has the name Dashay been used? ▼
Records for Dashay go back to 1988, giving 32 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Dashay? ▼
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 Dashay's data
- Dashay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (165 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 Dashays (18 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 Dashay
Nearby Names Like Dashay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dashay
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 Dashay side by side: Dashay vs Dasia Dashay vs Dasha Dashay 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, 1988–2019 (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. "Dashay: Baby Name Since 1988 - 304 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dashay. 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 Dashay 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.