Total births
85
Unisex name · since 1917
Daurice
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 85 babies named Daurice, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 85
- total births
- 1917–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
85 girls have been named Daurice since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daurice has been recorded 85 times among girls since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1964.
- 85 total births
- 1917–1964 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
85 girls have been named Daurice since 1917, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1964.
- 85
- total births
- 1917–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Daurice was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
11 babies were named Daurice in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Daurice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daurice's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daurice at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Daurice popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1964
- Peak year (1930)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Daurice popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1989 (Daurice as boys' name)
Daurice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Daurice's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Daurice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
18 births
- 1930s
1930s
24 births
- 1950s
1950s
10 births
- 1960s
1960s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 24 births (28% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daurice? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 85 babies named Daurice. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1930, with 11 births.
When was Daurice most popular? ▼
Daurice was most popular in the 1930s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Is Daurice a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Daurice is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 85 births, and as a boy's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Daurice been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daurice since 1917 -- 48 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Daurice? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daun, Daune, Dauna, Dauphine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daurice's data
- Daurice's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (24 total births) through the 1960s (17) -- 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 Daurice
Nearby Names Like Daurice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daurice
Daun Girl
778 births
Daune Girl
218 births
Dauna Girl
201 births
Dauphine Girl
34 births
Daureen Girl
28 births
Compare Daurice side by side: Daurice vs Daun Daurice vs Daune Daurice vs Dauna
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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, 1917–1964 (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. "Daurice: Baby Name Since 1917 - 85 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daurice. 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 Daurice 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.