Dashon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDASH-on / /ˈdæʃ.ɒn/English; African American
Meaning
English: swift; African American: derived from Dash
Historical & Cultural Background
Dashon is a modern name that has gained popularity in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is often seen as a creative variation of the name Dash. The name reflects a trend of unique and culturally significant names that emerged in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Dashon has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly among African American families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dashaun
- Dashawn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dashon was first seen in the United States in 1971. Dashon has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Dashon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dashon (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 58 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 61 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 45 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 17 |