How Many People Are Named Dak?

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

Dak
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Dak, a very rare male name, is held by just 220 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,497,412 Americans. That's pretty unique! With a peak birth year in 2017, it's clear this name's popularity is on the rise.

~186
Living in US
1 in 1,781,985
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Dakota
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

51,767
Worldwide Bearers
#17,956
Global Rank
🇸🇸 South Sudan
42,715
🇸🇩 Sudan
3,768
🇮🇳 India
3,077
🇰🇪 Kenya
972
🇺🇸 United States
312
🇰🇭 Cambodia
216
🇮🇩 Indonesia
190
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
101
🇧🇹 Bhutan
61
🇲🇾 Malaysia
58

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
220 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
169
Would be under 30 (75%)
57
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 226 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
69
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Dak Through the Generations

Dak stands out as a relatively new name, with its usage peaking in 2017 when 44 babies were given this moniker. Today, most people named Dak are under 30, indicating its modern appeal. The average age of those bearing this name is 17, suggesting it's becoming increasingly popular among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 17
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Dak

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dak's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Dak

How Many People Have the Name Dak?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 186 people in the United States currently share the name Dak. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,781,985 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dak a Common or Rare Name?

Dak 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 Dak Mean?

Dak means "creative variant of Dakota" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dak Most Popular?

The name Dak reached peak popularity in 2017, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Dak?

Approximately 186 people named Dak live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 186. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,781,985 Americans.

Is Dak a rare name?

Dak is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,781,985 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dak mean?

Dak means "creative variant of Dakota" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Dak more male or female?

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

When was Dak most popular?

Dak peaked in 2017 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US186
All-Time Births186
1 in X1 in 1,781,985
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2017
World Rank#17,956
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.