Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Dashton

Name: Popularity of the name Dashton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dashton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#6,694 (2021)

Total Babies

122

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2009

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6694

Peak Rank

122

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dashton

Dashton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 12 Dashtons were born — ranking #6,694 that year. As of 2026, Dashton ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Dashtons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Dashton

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

Daten
Dalton
Destine
Dayton
Datum
Dutton
Dation
Dition
Danton
Deaton
Dolton
Deshon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dashton

What does the name Dashton mean?

Dashton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dashton in 2026?

In 2026, Dashton ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dashton most popular?

Dashton reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,694 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Dashton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dashton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dashton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dashton include Wills, Ayo, Careem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dashton

Dashton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Dashton's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,694. Use the chart and map above to compare Dashton'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.