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Dashaun

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Pronounced də-SHAWN /dəˈʃɔn/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage joining the Da- prefix to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Smooth and modern: Dashaun joins a Da- opening to Shaun — 'God is gracious'. A warm, flowing coinage.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningModern coinage joining the Da- prefix to Shaun (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#4742 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,887

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dashaun is a modern coinage joining the Da- prefix to Shaun — the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. It has no single traditional root, which we note; the sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-gracious in echo, and smooth.

Did you know? Dashaun pairs the Da- prefix with Shaun (Sean, the Irish John, 'God is gracious') — a smooth, modern coinage.
Overall data confidence 50%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

DashawnDashaunDeshaun

Nicknames

DaShaun

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If you like Dashaun…

Dashawn— a fellow spelling
Deshaun— a companion De- name
Rashawn— another -shawn coinage
Jashawn— a fellow -shawn name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dashaun mean?

Dashaun joins Da- to Shaun ('God is gracious'); it has no single traditional meaning.

How do you pronounce Dashaun?

It's said də-SHAWN /dəˈʃɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dashaun a boy or girl name?

Dashaun is a boy's name.

How popular is Dashaun?

Dashaun is a rare name in the U.S.

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