Total births
65
Unisex name · since 1916
Dare
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 65 babies named Dare, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 65
- total births
- 1916–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
65 girls have been named Dare since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dare recorded 65 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1979.
- 65 total births
- 1916–1979 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
65 girls have been named Dare since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1979.
- 65
- total births
- 1916–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Dare was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dare in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Dare's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dare's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dare at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Dare popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1979
- Peak year (1921)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Dare popularity over time - boys
63 total births recorded since 1921 (Dare as boys' name)
Dare by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dare's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Dare births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
13 births
- 1930s
1930s
10 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 13 births (20% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dare? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 65 babies named Dare. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 7 births.
When was Dare most popular? ▼
Dare was most popular in the 1920s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Is Dare a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dare is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 65 births, and as a boy's name it has 63 births.
How long has the name Dare been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dare since 1916 -- 64 years through the most recent 1979 data.
What names are similar to Dare? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Darlene, Darla, Darcy, Dara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dare's data
- Dare's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Dare
Nearby Names Like Dare
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dare
Darlene Girl
#1779 204,942 births
Darla Girl
#1026 43,667 births
Darcy Girl
#978 23,418 births
Dara Girl
#1035 13,692 births
Daria Girl
#1955 9,063 births
Compare Dare side by side: Dare vs Darlene Dare vs Darla Dare vs Darcy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1916–1979 (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. "Dare: Baby Name Since 1916 - 65 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dare. 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 Dare 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.