Dace
Boy name · English · Irish · Latin
- US rank
- #5,608
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,370 in 1958
16 babies were named Dace in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,894 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dace you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 106,383 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dace, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dace would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDace first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1958, when it reached #2,370.
- Then vs nowDace is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 106,383.
- TrendDace has climbed 1,894 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,608. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dace
Dace is a boy name of English, Irish and Latin origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-ace”. US birth records list Dace for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 47 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #2,370 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,608, with 16 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 1990s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 2000s | 6.1 | 165,017 boys |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 121,803 boys |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dace
What is the origin of the name Dace?
Dace has English, Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dace a boy or girl name?
Dace is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dace?
Dace ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#2,370).