Dash

Meaning of Dash

This name suggests speed, quickness, and a sudden burst of energy. It evokes a sense of swift movement and action.

Dash has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dash

After ranking as high as #741 in 2017, Dash has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dash

• Dash Riprock
  Fictional character, The Flintstones
• Dash Mihok
  Actor, Ray Donovan star
• Dash Snow
  Artist, provocative contemporary work
• Dash Williams
  Basketball player, University of Virginia
• Dashiel Hammett
  Author, hardboiled detective novels

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Questions about the name Dash

What does the name Dash mean?

Dash means this name suggests speed, quickness, and a sudden burst of energy. it evokes a sense of swift movement and action, and it comes from English origins.

Is Dash a boy's or a girl's name?

Dash is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dash?

Dash did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dash most popular?

Dash peaked at #741 in 2017.