Dash
Dash: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dash
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old French de + Old English æsċ "(residing) near an ash tree".
How popular is Dash?
Since 1880, 87 girls and 4,297 boys in the U.S. have been named Dash (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8114 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #741 in 2017. In 2025, 207 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dash
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Dash
Sister and brother names that share Dash's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Dash FAQ
What does the name Dash mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old French de + Old English æsċ "(residing) near an ash tree".
What is the origin of the name Dash?
Dash is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Dash?
Since 1880, 87 girls and 4,297 boys in the U.S. have been named Dash (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8114 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #741 in 2017. In 2025, 207 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dash a boy or girl name?
Dash is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 87 girls and 4,297 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.