Dacey Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAY-see / /ˈdeɪ.si/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'from the daisy'; English: 'descendant of the Dacey family'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dacey is derived from the Irish surname Ó Deasghnaigh, which means 'descendant of Deasghnaigh'. The name has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries. It has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Dacey has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dacy
- Dacey
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dacey was first seen in the United States in 1974. Dacey has ranked as high as #1251 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Dacey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dacey (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 |