To run quickly or a diminutive of Dashiell
While often used as a high-energy word name referring to speed, Dash also serves as a traditional diminutive of the surname-turned-first-name Dashiell. Its usage as a standalone name has been influenced by pop culture and the trend of short, punchy action names.
About 207 boys were named Dash in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The super-speedy son in the Parr family · The Incredibles
American actor known for his role in Ray Donovan
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The same feel as Dash — far less common.
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