Dason
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to "son".
Name Census estimates that about 613 living Americans carry the first name Dason. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dason today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dason births was 2006 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dason. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
613
~ 1 in 559,142 Americans
Peak year
2006
29 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,204
Tracked since 1972
Census
Dason in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 566 people with the first name Dason, which placed it at #18,900 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,900
National first-name rank
People counted
566
566 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
49.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dason
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dason is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Black (19.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dason described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dason at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White49.5% · 280
- Black or African American19.1% · 108
- Asian and Pacific Islander9.7% · 55
- Hispanic or Latino9.0% · 51
- Two or more races8.8% · 50
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.9% · 22
Popularity
Dason: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dason from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 230 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dason by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dason during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dasons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dason
The name Dason is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across different cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic languages, where it is believed to have derived from the combination of two words: "das" meaning "daring" or "bold," and "son," which denotes a male offspring or descendant.
In the early medieval period, the name Dason gained popularity among the Germanic tribes, particularly those residing in the regions that now comprise modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. During this era, the name was often associated with bravery, courage, and a fearless spirit, qualities that were highly valued in the warrior culture of these tribes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dason can be found in the Old Saxon Heliand, a 9th-century literary work that recounts the life of Christ in an alliterative verse form. In this text, a character by the name of Dason is mentioned, suggesting that the name had already gained recognition and usage by that time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Dason continued to be used, albeit sparingly, across various parts of Europe. It was during this period that the name began to be associated with individuals of prominence and historical significance. One notable figure bearing the name Dason was a German knight who fought alongside Emperor Frederick Barbarossa during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century.
As time progressed, the name Dason experienced a resurgence in popularity during the Renaissance era, particularly in certain regions of Germany and the Netherlands. One prominent individual from this period was Dason von Wittelsbach, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century and made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics.
Another notable figure with the name Dason was a Dutch explorer and navigator who accompanied the famous expedition led by Willem Barentsz in the late 16th century. This explorer, Dason van der Lindt, played a crucial role in charting new territories and expanding the geographical knowledge of the time.
In the 18th century, Dason Rembrandt, a Dutch painter and engraver, gained recognition for his exceptional artistic skills and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects on canvas. His works are still celebrated and admired by art enthusiasts around the world.
Moving into the 19th century, Dason Schumann, a German composer and influential figure in the Romantic era, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. His compositions, deeply imbued with emotion and expression, continue to resonate with audiences to this day.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have borne the name Dason throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Dason + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dason as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dason: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dason?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 613 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dason going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 559,142 US residents.
Is Dason a common name?
We classify Dason as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 623 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dason most popular?
The single biggest year for Dason was 2006, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dason is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dason in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 566 people with the name Dason, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,900 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dason in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dason?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dason leans strongly male. 560 people counted with this name were male (97.4%), compared with 15 female bearers (2.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dason?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dason is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Black (19.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (9.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dason most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Dason in the 2020 Census, accounting for 49.5% (280 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dason in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dason a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dason in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dason still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dason in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dason can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Dason?
Want to know how many people share the name Dason? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.