Dacian
Dacian is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,677 in the US, popular nicknames include Dac, Day, and Dacie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Dacian is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Dacian often also consider Barrington, Alwyn, Clem .
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Historical Record
Dacian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 301 babies have been named Dacian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dacian is past its peak , currently ranked #9,677 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,677
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
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"of Europe, the wide land"
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"berry, fruit"
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About the Name Dacian
Dacian is a boy name .
Dacian is currently ranked #9,677 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dacian include Dac, Day, Dacie, and Daciie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis