Total births
544
Unisex name · since 1990
Dacoda
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 544 babies named Dacoda, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 544
- total births
- 1990–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
544 boys have been named Dacoda since 1990, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dacoda has been recorded 544 times among boys since 1990, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2020.
- 544 total births
- 1990–2020 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
544 boys have been named Dacoda since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2020.
- 544
- total births
- 1990–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Dacoda was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
45 babies were named Dacoda in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Dacoda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dacoda's full recorded timeline at 2004, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2012, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dacoda at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Dacoda popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2020
- Peak year (1998)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Dacoda popularity over time - girls
117 total births recorded since 1992 (Dacoda as girls' name)
Dacoda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dacoda's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Dacoda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
273 births
- 2000s
2000s
224 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 273 births (50% of all-time use).
How Dacoda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dacoda's total volume
Dacoda vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dacoda by state
Where Dacoda concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oregon | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
Oregon share of Dacoda's total US births 1.3%
Even split
7 of 544 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dacoda? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 544 babies named Dacoda. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 45 births.
When was Dacoda most popular? ▼
Dacoda was most popular in the 1990s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Dacoda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dacoda are Oregon (7 births), Indiana (6 births), Missouri (5 births).
Is Dacoda a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dacoda is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 544 births, and as a girl's name it has 117 births.
How long has the name Dacoda been used? ▼
Records for Dacoda go back to 1990, giving 31 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Dacoda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dace, Dacota, Dacari, Dacian, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dacoda's data
- Dacoda's decade-level peak was the 1990s (273 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oregon records the most Dacodas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oregon 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 Dacoda
Nearby Names Like Dacoda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dacoda
Dace Boy
#5718 524 births
Dacota Boy
491 births
Dacari Boy
#4404 443 births
Dacian Boy
#8537 306 births
Dacen Boy
99 births
Compare Dacoda side by side: Dacoda vs Dace Dacoda vs Dacota Dacoda vs Dacari
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1990–2020 (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. "Dacoda: Baby Name Since 1990 - 544 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dacoda. 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 Dacoda 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.