Baby name
Dash
/DASH/
Meaning
“Probably to run or sprint”
Probably inspired by the English word "dash", meaning to run or sprint. It is also used as a short form of Dashiell, whose own meaning is unknown.
How it ages.
A short, energetic word name with a sporty feel that suits a child and an adult alike.
The cultural moment.
Dash has slipped in the United States: ranked #1056 in 2025, down from #741 in 2017.