Dashaun Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationduh-SHAWN / /dəˈʃɔːn/American; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name Deshaun, which combines the prefix 'De-' with 'Shaun', meaning 'God is gracious' (Irish); 'Shaun' is a variant of 'John'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Dashaun is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending traditional elements. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with cultural identity and individuality.
Trend Summary
Dashaun has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Deshaun
- Dashaun
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dashaun was first seen in the United States in 1971. Dashaun has ranked as high as #1250 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dashaun has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dashaun (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 56 |
| 1991 | 80 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 80 |
| 1994 | 90 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 90 |
| 1997 | 106 |
| 1998 | 117 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 118 |
| 2001 | 108 |
| 2002 | 105 |
| 2003 | 106 |
| 2004 | 128 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2006 | 133 |
| 2007 | 138 |
| 2008 | 107 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 21 |