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Dacre

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-ker /ˈdeɪ.kər/High

Meaning: From the English (Cumbrian) place/surname Dacre, 'a trickling stream' (a Brittonic/Cumbric river name)Low

In 30 seconds: A trickling stream: Dacre is an English place-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Cumbric

MeaningFrom the English (Cumbrian) place/surname Dacre, 'a trickling stream' (a Brittonic/Cumbric river name)

U.S. rank (2024)#7319 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dacre comes from the English (Cumbrian) place/surname Dacre, 'a trickling stream' (a Brittonic/Cumbric river name). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAY-ker').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, a-trickling-stream at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dacre is an English (Cumbrian) place/surname, 'a trickling stream' (a Brittonic/Cumbric river name) — a crisp, modern name (made known by actor Dacre Montgomery; said 'DAY-ker').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Dacre — English place-name

Variations

DakerDacer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dacre mean?

Dacre is an English (Cumbrian) place/surname, 'a trickling stream'.

How do you pronounce Dacre?

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

Is Dacre a boy or girl name?

Dacre is a boy's name.

How popular is Dacre?

Dacre is a rare name in the U.S.