Dashiell

Dashiell: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Dashiell

  • A male given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

French de Chiel.

How popular is Dashiell?

61U.S. babies in 2025
#1105peak rank (2015)
2,851babies since 1880

Since 1880, 16 girls and 2,835 boys in the U.S. have been named Dashiell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10564 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #1105 in 2015. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025179 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dashiell FAQ

What does the name Dashiell mean?

A male given name transferred from the surname. French de Chiel.

What is the origin of the name Dashiell?

Dashiell is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Dashiell?

Since 1880, 16 girls and 2,835 boys in the U.S. have been named Dashiell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10564 in 1979. Its highest rank for boys was #1105 in 2015. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Dashiell a boy or girl name?

Dashiell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 16 girls and 2,835 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.