Dashawn

Dashawn: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Dashawn

  • A male given name of African-American usage.

Etymology

Variant of DeShawn.

How popular is Dashawn?

52U.S. babies in 2025
#526peak rank (1994)
9,421babies since 1880

Since 1880, 541 girls and 8,880 boys in the U.S. have been named Dashawn (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3428 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #526 in 1994. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dashawn FAQ

What does the name Dashawn mean?

A male given name of African-American usage. Variant of DeShawn.

How popular is the name Dashawn?

Since 1880, 541 girls and 8,880 boys in the U.S. have been named Dashawn (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3428 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #526 in 1994. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dashawn a boy or girl name?

Dashawn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 541 girls and 8,880 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.