Dacey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dacey is a name of Irish origin meaning 'toothy' and signifies strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Dacey
Dacey is a name of Irish origin and is derived from the Irish surname O'Dáibhché. It is a patronymic surname meaning 'descendant of Dáibhché', where Dáibhché is derived from the Irish word 'dáibheach', meaning 'toothy'. The name Dacey is often used as a given name and signifies strength and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Dacey
The popularity for the name Dacey peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 39 births, which ranked number 5,964 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Dacey had the most female births in 2002 with 39, which ranked number 3,461 out of 18,085 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Dacey has declined sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 12 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among females, Dacey has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 12 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dacey
- 20 Year Trend of Dacey: -69.23%
- 10 Year Trend of Dacey: -33.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dacey: -33.33%
Popularity of Dacey by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dacey. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dacey in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dacey is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dacey
- Total Births of Dacey: 12 (-3.97%)
- Female Births of Dacey: 12 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Dacey over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dacey have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.