Dacia
Every Dacia since 1921 — 2,712 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dacia
Dacia is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1921, 2,712 American babies have been named Dacia. Its peak came in 1977, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dacia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dacia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,810 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,993 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,353 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,442 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,211 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,765 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,545 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,558 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,591 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,438 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,485 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,694 |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,837 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,156 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,175 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,843 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,762 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,820 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,190 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,822 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,671 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,467 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,178 |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,371 |
| 1990 | 68 | #1,993 |
| 1985 | 63 | #1,789 |
| 1980 | 88 | #1,408 |
| 1975 | 79 | #1,351 |
| 1970 | 58 | #1,621 |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,351 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,110 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,127 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Dacia
- Dacia Maraini Writer · b. 1936
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dacia in 2025?
Dacia did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dacia?
2,712 babies have been named Dacia in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dacia most popular?
Dacia peaked in 1977, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Dacia a boy or girl name?
Dacia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dacia rising or falling?
Dacia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dacia?
Well-known people named Dacia include Dacia Maraini (writer).