UK boy's name
Dashawn
A masculine name with a blend of French and English origins, meaning "gift sent from Heaven".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dashawn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dashawn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Dashawn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Dashawn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dashawn ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 boys were registered as Dashawn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dashawn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Dashawn mean?
The name Dashawn is a relatively modern variation of the traditional name Shawn, which has its roots in the Irish name Séan or Seán. This name can be traced back to the late 18th century and is believed to be derived from the old Irish name Seán, which itself is a Gaelic form of the name John.
The prefix "Da" is likely a modern addition, possibly influenced by African-American naming traditions that often incorporate prefixes or other modifications to more traditional names. The name Dashawn gained popularity in the United States, particularly among African-American communities, in the late 20th century.
While the name Dashawn does not have a long historical lineage, the name Shawn has been recorded throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Seán Ó Neachtain, an Irish historian and poet who lived in the 17th century (c. 1650-1728).
Another notable figure with the name Shawn was Shawn Fanning, the American computer programmer and entrepreneur who created the peer-to-peer file-sharing application Napster in 1999. He was born in 1981 and played a significant role in the early development of digital music distribution.
In the world of sports, Shawn Kemp was a prominent basketball player who played in the NBA from 1989 to 2003. He was born in 1969 and is best known for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he was a six-time NBA All-Star.
Shawn Colvin, born in 1956, is an American singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner. She gained widespread acclaim for her 1997 album "A Few Small Repairs" and has been a influential figure in the folk and Americana music genres.
Lastly, Shawn Mendes, born in 1998, is a Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the mid-2010s with hits like "Stitches" and "Treat You Better." He has won numerous awards and is one of the most successful and recognizable young musicians of his generation.
While the name Dashawn itself does not have a long historical record, it is a modern variation of the more traditional name Shawn, which has roots in Irish and Gaelic culture and has been borne by notable figures throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Dashawn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dashawn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dashawn
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dashawn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dashawn in the UK right now?
In 2006, Dashawn was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dashawn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Dashawn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dashawn?
A masculine name with a blend of French and English origins, meaning "gift sent from Heaven".
How many people are called Dashawn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Dashawn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.