Dash
Boy nameDash has been given to 4,384 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It peaked in 2017.
Meaning & origin
From Old French de + Old English æsċ "(residing) near an ash tree".
Origin: surnames
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,384
Peak year
2017 (327 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1984
10-year trend
▼ -36%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dash — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dash.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dash?
Dash has been given to 4,384 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dash peak?
Dash peaked in 2017, when 327 babies were given the name.
Is Dash a girl or boy name?
Dash is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Dash are boys).
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