Dacian
Every Dacian since 1982 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dacian
Dacian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,438 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 306 American babies have been named Dacian. Its peak came in 2012, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dacian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dacian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,438 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,464 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,602 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,169 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,723 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,782 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,066 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,997 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,059 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,246 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,176 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,664 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,719 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,572 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,245 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,170 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,608 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,825 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,674 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,117 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,082 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,610 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,320 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,492 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,140 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,938 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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Famous people named Dacian
- Dacian Cioloș Politician · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dacian in 2025?
Dacian ranked #12,438 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dacian?
306 babies have been named Dacian in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dacian most popular?
Dacian peaked in 2012, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Dacian a boy or girl name?
Dacian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dacian rising or falling?
Dacian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dacian?
Well-known people named Dacian include Dacian Cioloș (politician).