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Dasael

A masculine given name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Biblical name Daniel.

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dasael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dasael today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dasael births was 2014 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Dasael. 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 Dasael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2014

6 babies that year

Average age

12

years old

2014 SSA rank

#11,038

Tracked since 2014

Popularity

Dasael: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Dasael 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 Dasael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Dasael

The name Dasael is believed to have originated from an ancient Semitic language spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria, during the latter half of the 2nd millennium BC. The name is thought to be derived from the root words "das" meaning "to protect" and "el" which was a common title for deities in various Semitic pantheons, suggesting the name may have initially meant "protected by God" or "God's protector."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dasael can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the city of Uruk, dating back to around 1500 BC. These inscriptions refer to a scribe and court official called Dasael who served under the reign of King Shu-Sin of the Ur III dynasty. The name also appears in several Akkadian texts from the same era, indicating its use across various cities and regions of ancient Mesopotamia.

In the 7th century BC, the name is mentioned in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, where it is referenced as the name of a minor figure in a parable about wisdom and virtue. This suggests that the name may have held some cultural significance within certain Jewish communities during that time period.

The earliest known individual of historical significance to bear the name Dasael was a Roman Senator and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD. Born in 43 AD, Dasael Cornelius Tacitus was a prominent figure in the Roman Empire and is best known for his influential works of history, including the Annals and the Histories.

Another notable bearer of the name was Dasael Al-Jazari, an Arab polymath, inventor, and engineer who lived in the 12th century AD. Born in 1136 in Jazira, modern-day Turkey, Al-Jazari is renowned for his pioneering work in the field of mechanical engineering and his invention of various automated machines and clocks.

In the 14th century, Dasael Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and explorer, embarked on an extensive journey that took him across vast regions of Africa, Asia, and Europe. His travel accounts, known as the Rihla, provide invaluable insights into the cultures, societies, and geographic landscapes of the medieval world.

During the Renaissance period, Dasael Botticelli was an Italian painter and artist born in 1445 in Florence. He is best known for his iconic works such as The Birth of Venus and Primavera, which exemplify the artistic ideals and styles of the Early Renaissance period.

In the 19th century, Dasael Braille, a French educator and inventor, was responsible for developing the Braille system, a tactile writing system that revolutionized literacy and education for the blind. Born in 1809, Braille's groundbreaking work has had a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals with visual impairments worldwide.

People

Dasael + last name combinations

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FAQ

Dasael: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Dasael?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dasael 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 Dasael a common name?

We classify Dasael 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 Dasael most popular?

The single biggest year for Dasael was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dasael is about 12 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 Dasael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Dasael a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dasael 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 Dasael still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Dasael 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 Dasael 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 people have Dasael as a first name?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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