Dash

A familiar Old English name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name
#967 74in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A topographic surname.

Dash is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the English word meaning "a rush" or "a burst of speed," suggesting quickness, energy, and spirited movement. It may also derive from the name Dashiell, from the French de Chiel.

Dash carries an irresistible, energetic shortness — the very word evokes sprinting and excitement. The fictional character Dash from Pixar's The Incredibles — the super-speedy son of the Parr family — gave the name a fun, heroic, adventurous identity that has resonated with parents ever since.

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Popularity Over Time

Dash climbed 8191 spots in the last 20 years — from #9158 to #967.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dash
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,395
2010s2,335
2000s321
1990s13
1980s18

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(30 years, 19842024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dash
YearBirthsRank
2024232#967
2023260#893
2022301#825
2021311#790
2020291#797
2019318#750
2018292#784
2017322#741
2016307#777
2015310#769
2014224#939
2013158#1146
2012146#1218
2011135#1272
2010123#1372
200981#1828
200873#1953
200749#2540
200646#2590
200535#2970

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Dash as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dash has also been given to 81 girls in the U.S. since 2011.

Unranked
Current rank
81
Total births
2015
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Dash be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Dash is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #967. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Dash has two lives

Dash, the baby name
#967boys
4,082 babies
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Dash, the pet name
#294pet name
389 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19842024) · Methodology