Unisex · #12,015 in 2026

Dacoda

Current Rank
#12,015
Peak Rank
#2,068 (1998)
Total Babies
544
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,518 (116 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,068 (544 total)
👦As Boy Name
1990
First Year
2020
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#2068
Peak Rank
544
Total Count
28
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2010
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#8518
Peak Rank
116
Total Count
16
Years Active

The Story of Dacoda

As a girl name

Dacoda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 14 Dacodas were born — ranking #8,518 that year. As of 2026, Dacoda ranks #12,274 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Dacodas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dacoda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1990, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 45 Dacodas were born — ranking #2,068 that year. As of 2026, Dacoda ranks #12,015 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 544 Dacodas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dacoda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dacoda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Dakota
  • Takeda
  • Decode
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  • Docta
  • Dacosta
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  • Takata
  • Taketa
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dacoda

What does the name Dacoda mean?
Dacoda is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dacoda in 2026?
In 2026, Dacoda ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dacoda most popular?
Dacoda reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #2,068 that year with 45 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dacoda most popular?
Dacoda has historically been most popular in Oregon, Indiana, Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dacoda.
Is Dacoda a unisex name?
Yes — Dacoda is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 18% of Dacodas assigned female and 82% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dacoda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dacoda include Venson, Kennis, Roddie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dacoda

Dacoda is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 544 births in the dataset. Dacoda's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #2,068. Use the chart and map above to compare Dacoda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.