Declining since 2019, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Daire since 1992
Babies named Daire per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 131 |
Meaning & origin
The name Daire, rooted in Irish heritage, has a modest presence in the United States. First recorded in 1992, it reached its peak popularity in 2020 before beginning a gradual decline in usage; by 2025, its rank had slipped to 6,446th. In that year, roughly one in every 131,390 baby boys received the name. Despite its relative rarity, Daire carries a strong cultural resonance in Ireland, where it remains a familiar choice. Its trajectory has been falling since 2019, mirroring a broader shift away from less widely adopted names. While no U.S. states have recorded notably high usage, the name's history and mythological associations lend it a distinct charm for parents seeking a name with deep Irish roots.
Daire is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish word 'dáire', meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile'. It is also associated with the element 'doire' meaning 'oak grove'. In Irish mythology, Daire was a king of the Tuatha Dé Danann and a figure in the Ulster Cycle. The name has been in use in Ireland for centuries and remains popular there, though it is less common internationally.
“Daire” around the world
Where Daire lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
#88
in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dara, Daragh
Sibling names for Daire
Names that share Daire's style, for a brother or sister.
