Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1924
Dainty
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Dainty, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1924–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
23 girls have been named Dainty since 1924, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dainty has been recorded 23 times among girls since 1924, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 1928.
- 23 total births
- 1924–1928 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Dainty since 1924, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1928.
- 23
- total births
- 1924–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Dainty was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dainty in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Dainty's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dainty splits its recorded history at 1926: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dainty at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Dainty popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1928
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Dainty by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dainty's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Dainty births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 23 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dainty? ▼
23 babies have been named Dainty since 1924. It was last recorded in 1928. The peak year was 1928 with 7 births.
When was Dainty most popular? ▼
Dainty was most popular in the 1920s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Dainty been used? ▼
Records for Dainty go back to 1924, giving 5 years of history through 1928.
What names are similar to Dainty? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daisy, Daisha, Daija, Daina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
Keep exploring Dainty
Nearby Names Like Dainty
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dainty
Daisy Girl
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Daisha Girl
#4593 4,696 births
Daija Girl
#9787 3,065 births
Daina Girl
#8492 2,522 births
Daisey Girl
#7255 2,520 births
Compare Dainty side by side: Dainty vs Daisy Dainty vs Daisha Dainty vs Daija
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1924–1928 (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. "Dainty: Baby Name Since 1924 - 23 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dainty. 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 Dainty 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 July 2026.