Dasaan
A name of Persian origin meaning "knowledge, wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dasaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dasaan today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dasaan births was 2006 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dasaan. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dasaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2006
6 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,969
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Dasaan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dasaan 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 Dasaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dasaan
The given name Dasaan is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the classical literary language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dasana," which means "servant" or "attendant." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was in service or employed as an attendant.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, there are references to individuals with names similar to Dasaan, indicating that the name has been in use for centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, there is a character named Dasaratha, which bears resemblance to the name Dasaan.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Dasaan. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Dasaan Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. His works on grammar and poetry were highly influential during his time and contributed significantly to the development of Sanskrit literature.
Another prominent individual with the name Dasaan was Dasaan Singh, a Sikh warrior and military leader who lived in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of the Sikh community during the turbulent times of the Mughal Empire and is revered for his bravery and leadership.
In the realm of art and culture, Dasaan Naik was a celebrated Marathi poet and playwright who lived in the 19th century. His works were instrumental in shaping the Marathi literary tradition and are still widely studied and appreciated today.
Moving into the 20th century, Dasaan Patel was an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who dedicated his life to the struggle for independence from British rule. He was actively involved in the non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and played a significant role in mobilizing people against colonial oppression.
Lastly, Dasaan Chaudhary was a prominent Nepalese politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal in the late 20th century. He was instrumental in guiding the country through a period of political transition and is remembered for his efforts to promote democracy and sustainable development in Nepal.
These examples demonstrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Dasaan throughout history, spanning various fields such as literature, military, arts, politics, and social activism.
People
Dasaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dasaan 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
Dasaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dasaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dasaan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dasaan a common name?
We classify Dasaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dasaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dasaan was 2006, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dasaan is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Dasaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dasaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dasaan 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 Dasaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dasaan 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 Dasaan 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Dasaan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.