Dacia
Dacia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Dacia; person from the ancient region of Dacia.
Origin and history
Dacia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the historical region of Dacia in Southeastern Europe. In ancient times, Dacia was the land of the Dacians, located in present-day Romania and Moldova. It remains a rare but recognizable choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,712 babies in the United States have been named Dacia since 1880. It ranks #3392 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2075.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.5 %)
- TX (25.9 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
- OK (6.2 %)
- NY (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 60 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 761 |
| 1980-1990 | 631 |
| 1990-2000 | 598 |
| 2000-2010 | 352 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named Dacia
- Dacia Maraini: Writer, Poet
Fun facts
- Dacia was an ancient kingdom and later a Roman province north of the Danube.
- Dacia is also the brand name of a major Romanian car manufacturer founded in 1966.