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Dacian

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-shan /ˈdeɪ.ʃən/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Dacianus, 'of Dacia' — an ancient region (roughly modern Romania); a place-rooted name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Of Dacia: Dacian is Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DAY-shan').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Dacianus, 'of Dacia' — an ancient region (roughly modern Romania); a place-rooted name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#12438 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dacian comes from the Latin Dacianus, 'of Dacia' — an ancient region (roughly modern Romania); a place-rooted name (we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAY-shan').

In the U.S. and Romania it appears as a place-rooted name. Rare, of-Dacia at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dacian means 'of Dacia' in Latin — an ancient region roughly modern Romania — a crisp, classic name (we note the place; said 'DAY-shan').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Dacian — place-rooted name

Variations

DacienDacius

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dacian mean?

Dacian is Latin for 'of Dacia' — an ancient region (roughly modern Romania). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Dacian?

It's said DAY-shan /ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dacian a boy or girl name?

Dacian is a boy's name.

How popular is Dacian?

Dacian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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