An uncommon American pick — distinctive and rare.
Dashaun is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a combination of the Da- prefix (common in African American naming) with Shaun — the Irish Gaelic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The De-/Da- prefix pattern is widely used to create distinctive new names while honoring traditional roots.
Dashaun has a smooth, flowing sound with a confident, modern American energy.
Dashaun was #1196 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4724, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 112 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 406 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,177 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 878 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 238 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 55 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #4724 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5108 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3630 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5385 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4169 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3003 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3808 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4631 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4356 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4426 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2818 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2538 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2363 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2208 |
| 2010 | 69 | #1986 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1490 |
| 2008 | 107 | #1517 |
| 2007 | 138 | #1274 |
| 2006 | 133 | #1257 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1272 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dashaun has also been given to 32 girls in the U.S. since 1981.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1971–2024) · Methodology