Dash
boy name#1056 in 2025Dash entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #741 in 2017, ranks #1056 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1984–2025
#1056
rank today
#741
peak (2017)
207
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6406 |
| 1990s | #7787 |
| 2000s | #5291 |
| 2010s | #977 |
| 2020s | #886 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dash has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Dash are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dash is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dash in 2025?
- Dash ranks #1056 among US boy names in 2025, with 207 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dash most popular?
- Dash peaked in 2017, reaching #741 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dash with classmates?
- Dash will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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