Dashiel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDASH-el / /ˈdæʃ.əl/French; English
Meaning
French: page boy; English: from the Old French 'd'Auchy'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dashiel has French origins, derived from 'd'Auchy', which refers to a page boy or a servant. In English contexts, it has been adopted as a surname and later transformed into a first name, gaining popularity through literary connections.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Dashiell
- Dashel
International Variants
- Dashiell (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dashiel was first seen in the United States in 1989. Dashiel has ranked as high as #1389 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Dashiel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dashiel (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 23 |