Dasan
d(a)-san
US Popularity:19000
Origin:Native American
Meaning:Name of a Pomo leader
Dasan is a boy’s name that originated with the Native American Pomo people of northern California. Though its meaning is uncertain, it's associated with "chief," making it a great choice if you’d like to raise a natural leader. In Pomo mythology, Dasan and his father were leaders of a bird clan who traveled from the waste of waters and brought civilization to humanity.
How Popular Is The Name Dasan?
U.S. Births
Overall:Dasan is currently #19000 in U.S. births
Boy:Dasan is currently #9157 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#9157
in 2024
- 3190
from 2023
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 379
Behind the Name, Dasan, May 2021
Academic, Who’s Who in non-classical mythology, John Keegan, 2014, Pomo Indian Creation Legend
Academic, Who’s Who in non-classical mythology, John Keegan, 2014, Dasan
Britannica, Pomo, people, June 2019
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