How Many People Are Named Dacoda?

Complete statistics for the name Dacoda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dacoda
Very Rare
Native American (Dakota Sioux)

Dacoda has a very unique origin and is super rare, with only 647 people alive in the U.S. today. That's 1 in 510,289 Americans. It peaked in 1998 with 55 births and most Dacodas are young, under 30.

~647
Living in US
1 in 510,289
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A creative respelling of Dakota, meaning friend or ally.
🌐
Origin
Native American (Dakota Sioux)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Friendly Independent Adventurous
1
Life Path Number

The life path number 1 is traditionally associated with leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People connected to this number tend to be self-starters who are driven by ambition and originality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

682
Worldwide Bearers
#1,744,716
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
647
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
532 (82%)
♀ Female
115 (18%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
490
Would be under 30 (74%)
170
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 660 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
85
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dacoda Through the Generations

Dacoda is a name that stands out due to its rarity and modernity. With just 647 people alive in the U.S., it's incredibly uncommon, ranking at world rank #1,744,716 with only 35 living bearers globally. The peak year was 1998, but since then, the trend has been declining. This name is predominantly male and the majority of those born with it are under 30, making up 74% of the total. The stark contrast between the 660 total births and the 647 living individuals highlights the name's recent introduction to the population. The fact that almost half of the living Dacodas are under 30 underscores its status as a modern, newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oregon 7
Indiana 6
Missouri 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Dacoda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dacoda's Native American (Dakota Sioux) roots

📄 About the Name Dacoda

How Many People Have the Name Dacoda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 647 people in the United States currently share the name Dacoda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 510,289 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dacoda a Common or Rare Name?

Dacoda 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 Dacoda Mean?

Dacoda means "A creative respelling of Dakota, meaning friend or ally." and comes from Native American (Dakota Sioux) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dacoda in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.

When Was Dacoda Most Popular?

The name Dacoda reached peak popularity in 1998, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Dacoda?

Approximately 647 people named Dacoda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 660. That works out to roughly 1 in 510,289 Americans.

Is Dacoda a rare name?

Dacoda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 510,289 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dacoda mean?

Dacoda means "A creative respelling of Dakota, meaning friend or ally." and comes from Native American (Dakota Sioux) origins.

Is Dacoda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Dacoda are male and 18% are female.

When was Dacoda most popular?

Dacoda peaked in 1998 with 55 births that year. Current trend: 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US647
All-Time Births660
1 in X1 in 510,289
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1998
World Rank#1,744,716
Male %82%
Female %18%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.