Dacre Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAY-ker //ˈdeɪ.kər//
Origin: English; Old Norse
Meaning: from the oak tree (English); a form of the name Dacre (Old Norse)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Dacre is derived from a surname meaning 'from the oak tree,' reflecting a connection to nature and strength. The Old Norse influence suggests a historical link to Viking settlements in England, where names often reflected geographical features.
Famous people named Dacre
In this section, you will find notable people named Dacre. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dacre who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Dacre Montgomery — actor.
Dacre Stoker — author.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dacre was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Dacre has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dacre has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dacre is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dacre was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dacre
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dacre.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |