Total births
186
Unisex name · since 1983
Da
Da has 186 recorded births since 1983 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 186
- total births
- 1983–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Da sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 186 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Da recorded 186 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2010.
- 186 total births
- 1983–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
186 boys have been named Da since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 186
- total births
- 1983–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Da was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
19 babies were named Da in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Da's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Da's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Da at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Da popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2010
- Peak year (1999)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Da popularity over time - girls
116 total births recorded since 1990 (Da as girls' name)
Da by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Da's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Da births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
123 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 123 births (66% of all-time use).
Da by state
Where Da concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 29 | 15.6% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 8 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.7% |
New York share of Da's total US births 15.6%
Even split
29 of 186 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Da? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 186 babies named Da. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 19 births.
When was Da most popular? ▼
Da was most popular in the 1990s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Da most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Da are New York (29 births), Virginia (8 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Da a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Da is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 186 births, and as a girl's name it has 116 births.
How long has the name Da been used? ▼
Da has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 28 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Da? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include David, Daniel, Danny, Dale, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Da's data
- Da's decade-level peak was the 1990s (123 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Das (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Da
Nearby Names Like Da
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Da
David Boy
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#16 1,982,812 births
Danny Boy
#636 286,648 births
Dale Boy
#1311 278,156 births
Darrell Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1983–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Da: Baby Name Since 1983 - 186 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/da. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Da draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.