Dace
Boy nameDace has been given to 542 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It peaked in 2011.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
542
Peak year
2011 (23 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1953
10-year trend
▲ +33%
Gender split
3% girls / 97% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dace — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dace.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dace?
Dace has been given to 542 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dace peak?
Dace peaked in 2011, when 23 babies were given the name.
Is Dace a girl or boy name?
Dace is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Dace are boys).
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