Rising since 1988, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Dace since 1958
Babies named Dace per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Dace is a rare given name in the United States, first appearing in birth records in 1958. As of 2025, it ranks 5608 with a frequency of about 1 in 106755 births. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011. Since 1988, its trajectory has been rising, though it remains uncommon. Dace's origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of the Irish surname Dacey or a transferred use of the fish name. No top states are recorded for the name, reflecting its sparse geographic distribution. For parents seeking an unusual, short name, Dace offers a distinctive choice.
Dace is a rare modern given name. It may be a variant of the Irish surname Dacey, which is an Anglicized form of Ó Déaghaidh meaning 'descendant of Déaghadh'. Alternatively, it could be a transferred use of the English word for a small freshwater fish, though this association is speculative. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958 and has seen modest use, particularly in the 2010s.
Sibling names for Dace
Names that share Dace's style, for a brother or sister.
