How Many People Are Named Dace?
Complete statistics for the name Dace: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dace is a very rare male name, with only 508 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 649,753 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2011 with 23 births, but now it's a name mostly for younger folks, with 71% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 526 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dace Through the Generations
Dace has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2011, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 374 individuals under 30, it's clear that Dace remains popular among younger parents. The average age of 24 suggests that those named Dace are part of the current generation, with only 36 individuals over 60, indicating that it's a relatively modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Dace
How Many People Have the Name Dace?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 854 people in the United States currently share the name Dace. That works out to roughly 1 in every 388,114 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dace a Common or Rare Name?
Dace is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dace Mean?
Dace means "Latvian origin, meaning 'oak'" and comes from Latvian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dace in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Dace Most Popular?
The name Dace reached peak popularity in 2011, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dace?
Approximately 854 people named Dace live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 854. That works out to roughly 1 in 388,114 Americans.
Is Dace a rare name?
Dace is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 388,114 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dace mean?
Dace means "Latvian origin, meaning 'oak'" and comes from Latvian origins.
Is Dace more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Dace are male and 3% are female.
When was Dace most popular?
Dace peaked in 2011 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.