How Many People Are Named Daina?

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

Daina
Very Rare
Lithuanian

Daina is a very rare female name, with only 2,344 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 140,789 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1964 with 88 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~2,344
Living in US
1 in 140,789
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lithuanian origin, meaning 'oath'
🌐
Origin
Lithuanian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Trustworthy Loyal
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,409
Worldwide Bearers
#18,048
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,375
🇱🇹 Lithuania
1,264
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,223
🇮🇩 Indonesia
796
🇺🇬 Uganda
720
🇭🇹 Haiti
661
🇧🇷 Brazil
631
🇨🇦 Canada
620
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇨🇲 Cameroon
320

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4 (0%)
♀ Female
2,340 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
447
Would be under 30 (18%)
1,434
Would be 30–60 (57%)
636
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 2,517 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: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
5

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

📜 Daina Through the Generations

Daina has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, particularly in 1964 when it reached its peak with 88 births. Since then, the name has become increasingly rare, with current estimates suggesting around 2,344 individuals named Daina living in the United States today. The age distribution of those named Daina is fairly even, with 18% under 30, 57% aged between 30 and 60, and 25% over 60, indicating a broad generational spread.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 199
Texas 97
New York 94
Illinois 34
Pennsylvania 34
New Jersey 16
Ohio 16
Arkansas 5
Indiana 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Daina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Daina's Lithuanian roots

📄 About the Name Daina

How Many People Have the Name Daina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,344 people in the United States currently share the name Daina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 140,789 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Daina a Common or Rare Name?

Daina 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 Daina Mean?

Daina means "Lithuanian origin, meaning 'oath'" and comes from Lithuanian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Daina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Daina Most Popular?

The name Daina reached peak popularity in 1964, with 88 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 Daina?

Approximately 2,344 people named Daina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,517. That works out to roughly 1 in 140,789 Americans.

Is Daina a rare name?

Daina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 140,789 Americans has this name.

What does the name Daina mean?

Daina means "Lithuanian origin, meaning 'oath'" and comes from Lithuanian origins.

Is Daina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Daina are male and 100% are female.

When was Daina most popular?

Daina peaked in 1964 with 88 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 US2,344
All-Time Births2,517
1 in X1 in 140,789
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1964
World Rank#18,048
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.