Dasan
A masculine name of Korean origin meaning "One who values simplicity and honesty".
Name Census estimates that about 620 living Americans carry the first name Dasan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dasan today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dasan births was 2005 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dasan. 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
620
~ 1 in 552,830 Americans
Peak year
2005
43 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,157
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Dasan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dasan 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 281 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
Dasan 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 Dasan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dasans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dasan
The name Dasan is believed to have originated in the Korean language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Korean kingdoms that ruled on the Korean Peninsula. The earliest recorded usage of the name can be found in historical documents and records from the Goryeo Dynasty, which ruled over Korea from 918 to 1392 AD.
Dasan is derived from the Korean words "da" meaning "great" and "san" meaning "mountain," thus translating to "great mountain." This name was likely given to individuals born in mountainous regions or those who demonstrated strength and resilience akin to the majestic mountains. It carried connotations of power, stability, and endurance.
One of the earliest notable figures with the name Dasan was Dasan Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836), a renowned Korean philosopher, scholar, and writer during the Joseon Dynasty. He was a prominent figure in the Silhak movement, which sought to promote practical learning and the advancement of knowledge. Dasan Jeong Yak-yong's writings and teachings had a profound impact on Korean intellectual thought and culture.
Another historical figure with the name Dasan was Dasan Ahn Chang-ho (1878-1938), a prominent Korean independence activist and writer who played a significant role in the Korean independence movement against Japanese colonial rule. He founded the Gongripdan, a secret society dedicated to achieving Korea's independence, and was an influential figure in the March 1st Movement of 1919.
In more recent times, Dasan Park (1921-1980) was a renowned South Korean poet and literary critic. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and the human condition, had a significant impact on modern Korean literature. Park's poems are widely studied and celebrated in South Korea.
Dasan Kim Sang-ha (1718-1791) was a renowned Korean calligrapher and scholar during the Joseon Dynasty. He was highly skilled in the art of calligraphy and made significant contributions to the development of Korean calligraphy. His works are considered masterpieces and are preserved in various museums and collections.
Another notable figure with the name Dasan was Dasan Ahn Jae-hong (1891-1965), a prominent Korean educator and independence activist. He established several schools and educational institutions in Korea, dedicated to promoting educational opportunities for Koreans during the Japanese occupation. Ahn Jae-hong played a crucial role in the Korean independence movement and the development of modern education in Korea.
People
Dasan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dasan 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
Dasan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dasan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 620 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dasan 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 552,830 US residents.
Is Dasan a common name?
We classify Dasan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 629 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dasan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dasan was 2005, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dasan is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dasan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dasan 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.
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.