From the ash tree grove
Dashel is a modern variant of the English surname Dashiel, which is likely an Anglicized form of the French surname de Chiel. While its exact etymology is debated, it is frequently associated with the ash tree in English contexts. It gained visibility in the 21st century as a softer, more phonetic alternative to the traditional Dashiell.
Less common today
Dashel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,450 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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