Total births
2,835
Boys' name · since 1979
Dashiell
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 2,835 babies named Dashiell, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2070
- among boys today
- 2,835
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Dashiell currently ranks #2070 among boys' names in America, with 2,835 babies recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Dashiell recorded 2,835 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #2070 nationally today, ahead of 86% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #2070 among boys today
- 2,835 born since 1979
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dashiell is currently the #2070 boys' name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 2,835 born since 1979, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2070
- among boys today
- 2,835
- born since 1979
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Dashiell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2070
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Dashiell was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
174 babies were named Dashiell in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Dashiell compares
2,835 Top 17% higher than 83% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dashiell's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dashiell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,835 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 174 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dashiell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dashiell's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 85% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 15%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 174, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dashiell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#2,070
Active since
1979
Dashiell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 174
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Dashiell popularity over time - girls
16 total births recorded since 1979 (Dashiell as girls' name)
Dashiell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dashiell's strongest decade.
1,262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Dashiell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 159
1980s
159 births
- 1990s 213
1990s
213 births
- 2000s
2000s
705 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,262 births
- 2020s 488
2020s
488 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,262 births (45% of all-time use).
How Dashiell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dashiell's total volume
Dashiell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dashiell by state
Where Dashiell concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 738 | 26.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 251 | 8.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 120 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Washington | | 85 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 62 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 33 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Oregon | | 30 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 24 | 0.8% |
California share of Dashiell's total US births 26.0%
Even split
738 of 2,835 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Dashiell appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dashiell? ▼
2,835 babies have been named Dashiell since 1979. It currently ranks #2070 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 174 births.
When was Dashiell most popular? ▼
Dashiell was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,262 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Dashiell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dashiell are California (738 births), New York (251 births), Texas (120 births).
How long has the name Dashiell been used? ▼
Dashiell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Dashiell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dashawn, Dash, Dashaun, Dashon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dashiell's data
- Dashiell's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,262 total births) through the 2020s (488) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dashiells (738 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Dashiell
Nearby Names Like Dashiell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dashiell
Dashawn Boy
#2512 8,880 births
Dash Boy
#956 4,297 births
Dashaun Boy
#4756 2,888 births
Dashon Boy
#5505 1,615 births
Dasean Boy
#8542 1,384 births
Compare Dashiell side by side: Dashiell vs Dashawn Dashiell vs Dash Dashiell vs Dashaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dashiell
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1979–2025 (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. "Dashiell: #2070 Boys' Name - 2,835 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dashiell. 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 Dashiell 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 June 2026.