Dash
How to say it: DASH · /ˈdæʃ/
From the English word 'dash', conveying speed and energy; also a short form of Dashiell (French origin).
Dash was the 955th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 207 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,092 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #955 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 207 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,016 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,092 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Quick and recent, Dash rose to a high in the 2020s. It holds at that high now but looks likely to ease down in the next few years.
What goes with it
Sharp with crisp and breathy energy, Dash feels strong. Jett shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dash is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Dash
- Dash Mihok (born 1974)American actor
- Dash Shaw (born 1983)Cartoonist
- Dash Snow (1981–2009)American photographer and artist
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