Unisex · #11,138 in 2026

Dashell

Current Rank
#11,138
Peak Rank
#7,041 (1995)
Total Babies
47
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,041 (47 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,871 (42 total)
👧As Girl Name
1970
First Year
1998
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#7041
Peak Rank
47
Total Count
6
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2021
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#9871
Peak Rank
42
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Dashell

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Dashell as a girl name dates back to 1970, when 5 babies received it. 1995 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Dashell — #7,041 in the national rankings. About 79% of every Dashell on record arrived during the 1990s, its defining decade. Dashell last appeared in the published SSA data in 1998, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 47 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Dashell as a boy name dates back to 2005, when 5 babies received it. 2008 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Dashell — #9,871 in the national rankings. About 43% of every Dashell on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Dashell last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 42 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dashell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dashell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dashell

What does the name Dashell mean?
Dashell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dashell in 2026?
In 2026, Dashell ranks #11,138 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Dashell most popular?
Dashell reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #7,041 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Dashell a unisex name?
Yes — Dashell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 53% of Dashells assigned female and 47% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dashell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dashell include Jadine, Adeana, Chandre. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dashell

Dashell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Dashell's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #7,041. Use the chart and map above to compare Dashell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.