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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dashell — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dashel|Dashelly
FrenchBoy→ Stable

Dashell

da-SHELL · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9951 in 2021

Peak: #9951 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9951 in 2021

Peak: #9951 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152021

Rank #9951 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Dashell scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
LiteraryVintageMasculine2-syllableFrench-EnglishUncommonCool factorCharacter-drivenMid-century aestheticRising trend
Character
literary sophisticationcraft-oriented precision
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dashells

toughintelligentprincipledcynicalinventive
STRONG
High confidence

Dashell is a French boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Dashell at a Glance
Meaning:From French 'de Chell', a surname turned given name meaning 'from the shell'. Modern usage reflects literary and vintage appeal.
Language root:French · Old English
Peak rank:#9951 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Atticus◈OrsonJasper◈Everett◈Silas◈Caspian◈
Works well with
Wren◈HazelLeoAtlas◈Olive◈Archer◈Scout◈Gatsby
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Orson
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↓ Fading
Jasper◈
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→ Stable
Everett◈
English · #85
→ Stable
Silas◈
Latin · #81
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dashell · Overview
Summary

Dashell is a French boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Literary · Vintage · Modern character
Dashell carries a cool, bold, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
dashell.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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