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Dacey
How to Pronounce Dacey
Pronounced DAY-see /ΛdeΙͺ.si/Medium
Meaning: Dacey is usually read as a respelling of Darcy β from the Norman-Irish surname d'Arcy β or as a rhyming cousin of Casey. Both roots are surname-to-first-name transfers, giving a light, unisex-leaning sound.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Dacey reads most naturally as a form of Darcy, from the Norman-Irish surname d'Arcy, or as a cousin of Casey. Both are surnames that families adopted as friendly, gender-flexible first names in the later twentieth century.
It has never been common, given to only a few dozen girls a year even at its early-2000s peak, and it remains a rare, breezy alternative to the better-known Casey and Darcy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dacey mean?
Dacey is usually read as a form of Darcy or a cousin of Casey, both surname-turned-first-names.
How do you pronounce Dacey?
It's said DAY-see /ΛdeΙͺ.si/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Dacey a boy or girl name?
Dacey is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Dacey?
Dacey has always been rare in the U.S., a long-tail surname-style name.