UK girl's name
Dassy
A feminine diminutive of the name Dasia, meaning "hairy" or "shaggy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dassy is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dassy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Dassy is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Dassy. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dassy ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Dassy.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dassy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Dassy mean?
The name Dassy originates from the Dutch language, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "das," which means "badger" in English. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname or nickname for someone who shared certain characteristics with the badger, such as being tenacious or living in a den-like dwelling.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dassy can be found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Netherlands, where a man named Dassy Jansen was mentioned in 1587. This historical record provides evidence of the name's usage during the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name Dassy gained some prominence in the Dutch maritime community. Dassy van Riebeeck, born in 1619, was a notable figure who served as a sailor and explorer for the Dutch East India Company. He is credited with establishing the first permanent European settlement in South Africa, founding the Cape Colony in 1652.
As the Dutch influence spread across the globe through trade and colonization, the name Dassy also found its way to various parts of the world. In the 18th century, Dassy Jansma, a Dutch settler born in 1723, was among the early European colonists in the Cape Colony of South Africa.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dassy was Dassy de Semerpont, a French military officer and scientist born in 1758. He served in the French Revolutionary Wars and later became a member of the French Academy of Sciences, contributing to the fields of chemistry and physics.
Moving into the 19th century, Dassy Ertenbrecher, born in 1819, was a German-American artist and engraver. He is recognized for his intricate engravings and illustrations, many of which depicted scenes from American history and Native American life.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and professions of individuals who carried the name Dassy throughout history, spanning various cultures and regions across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Dassy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dassy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dassy
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Dassy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dassy in the UK right now?
In 2016, Dassy was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dassy most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Dassy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dassy?
A feminine diminutive of the name Dasia, meaning "hairy" or "shaggy".
How many people are called Dassy in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Dassy 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.