Dacian
Meaningfrom Dacia · Latin
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,533 in 2012
5 babies were named Dacian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dacian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dacian, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dacian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDacian first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #4,533.
- TrendDacian has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Dacian means “from Dacia”. Our records link it to Irish and Latin roots.
About the name Dacian
Dacian is a boy name of Irish and Latin origin meaning “from Dacia”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Dacian for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 29 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #4,533 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,230,769 boys |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 990,099 boys |
| 2000s | 5.7 | 175,131 boys |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 162,602 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 236,220 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Dacian
What does the name Dacian mean?
Dacian means “from Dacia” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Dacian?
Dacian has Irish, Latin roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Dacian a boy or girl name?
Dacian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dacian?
Dacian ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#4,533).