Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Dacoda since 1990
Babies named Dacoda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 | 273 |
| 2000s | 78 | 224 |
| 2010s | 8 | 42 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Dacoda is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990, reflecting the late 20th-century fashion for inventive spellings of established names. Its peak year was 1998, after which its usage consistently declined. While it has never ranked in the national top 1000, it remains a recognizable unisex choice. The name's trajectory shows a clear downward trend since 1998, with no top states recording significant use. As a variant of Dakota, it carries a modern, approachable feel without overwhelming cultural associations.
Dacoda is a modern invented name, probably derived from the name Dakota, which itself comes from the Dakota Sioux tribe meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' The spelling with 'c' instead of 'k' is characteristic of late 20th-century American name coinages seeking a distinctive sound. It has been used for both boys and girls since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cody, Dak, Koda
Sibling names for Dacoda
Names that share Dacoda's style, for a brother or sister.
