Daschel
An invented name derived from the German word "dasch" meaning badger.
Name Census estimates that about 106 living Americans carry the first name Daschel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daschel today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daschel births was 2012 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daschel. 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
106
~ 1 in 3,233,531 Americans
Peak year
2012
13 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,694
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Daschel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daschel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 57 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daschel 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 Daschel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daschel
The name Daschel is believed to have its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically in the Old High German and Old Saxon dialects. It is thought to be derived from the root words "dasca" or "daska," which referred to a badger or a similar small furry animal. These root words evolved over time, leading to the formation of the name Daschel.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daschel dates back to the 9th century, where it appeared in various chronicles and historical records of the Frankish Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. During this period, the name was predominantly found in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
One notable historical reference to the name Daschel can be found in the "Nibelungenlied," an epic poem from the 13th century. In this literary work, a character named Daschel is mentioned as a warrior in the service of King Gunther.
Throughout the centuries, several individuals have borne the name Daschel and left their mark on history. One such individual was Daschel von Nürnberg (1290-1357), a renowned blacksmith and metalworker from the city of Nuremberg, whose intricate works were highly sought after by nobility and the clergy.
Another notable figure was Daschel Müller (1548-1611), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and sermons had a profound impact on the religious landscape of the time.
In the field of music, Daschel Beethoven (1712-1773) was a respected composer and organist from the city of Bonn, and is believed to be a distant relative of the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
The name Daschel also found its way into the annals of military history with Daschel von Bismarck (1806-1880), a Prussian general who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars and the German Unification Wars.
Finally, Daschel Keller (1892-1967) was a pioneering architect and urban planner whose innovative designs and concepts influenced the development of modern cities in the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Daschel throughout history, each leaving their unique mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and societal development.
People
Daschel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daschel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daschel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daschel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 106 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daschel 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 3,233,531 US residents.
Is Daschel a common name?
We classify Daschel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 107 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daschel most popular?
The single biggest year for Daschel was 2012, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daschel is about 14 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 Daschel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daschel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daschel 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 Daschel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daschel 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 Daschel 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 Daschel as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.