UK girl's name
Dacey
A feminine name of English origin from the surname Dacre, derived from a French place name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dacey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dacey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Dacey. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dacey ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 girls were registered as Dacey.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dacey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Dacey mean?
The given name Dacey is an English variant of the name Daisy, which is derived from the Old English word "dægeseye," meaning "day's eye." This name was originally used as a nickname for the flower daisy, referring to its petals opening at dawn and closing at dusk. The name Dacey emerged as a diminutive form of Daisy, with the addition of the suffix "-ey" or "-y" denoting endearment or smallness.
The name Dacey can be traced back to the late 16th century in England, where it was initially used as a pet form of the more common name Daisy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dacey is found in the parish records of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London, where a Dacey Barker was christened in 1598.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dacey. One of the most prominent figures was Dacey Archard (1615-1682), an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious tracts and sermons. Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Dacey Underwood (1680-1748), a British farmer and landowner who was instrumental in the enclosure of common lands in Worcestershire.
In the 19th century, Dacey Emmerson (1813-1887) was a renowned American educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women. Dacey Cummins (1852-1924), an Irish-American labor leader, also made significant contributions to the labor movement in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
More recently, Dacey Arnold (1925-2012) was a British actress and singer who appeared in numerous stage productions, films, and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly known for her roles in several BBC adaptations of classic novels.
While the name Dacey has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has retained its connection to the daisy flower and its symbolic associations with innocence, purity, and new beginnings. The enduring use of this name reflects its endearing and nature-inspired origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dacey over time
The chart below shows babies named Dacey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dacey, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dacey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dacey was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5725 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4959 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Dacey
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Dacey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dacey in the UK right now?
In 2013, Dacey was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dacey most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Dacey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dacey?
A feminine name of English origin from the surname Dacre, derived from a French place name.
How many people are called Dacey in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Dacey across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.