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Dareece

A unique feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dareece. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dareece today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dareece births was 1992 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Dareece. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dareece. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

1992

5 babies that year

Average age

33

years old

1992 SSA rank

#8,680

Tracked since 1992

Popularity

Dareece: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Dareece by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dareece during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Dareece

The name Dareece has its origins in the Persian language, with roots dating back to the ancient Persian Empire. It is derived from the Persian word "Dara," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous." The name was initially popular among the nobility and upper classes in Persia, and it was often given to male children born into affluent families.

Dareece gained wider recognition during the Sassanid Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE. During this period, the name was associated with strength, valor, and leadership qualities. Historical records suggest that several prominent military leaders and noblemen bore the name Dareece during this era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Shahnameh, an epic Persian poem written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Dareece is mentioned as the name of a brave and heroic warrior who fought valiantly in battles against invading forces.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Dareece. One of the most famous was Dareece Khan, a Persian military commander who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Safavid Empire and was renowned for his strategic military prowess.

Another prominent figure was Dareece Beg, a 17th-century Persian philosopher and scholar. He made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics, and his works were widely studied and respected throughout the Persian academic circles of his time.

In the 18th century, Dareece Qoli Khan was a prominent Persian statesman and diplomat. He served as the ambassador to several European courts and played a pivotal role in fostering diplomatic relations between Persia and other nations.

During the 19th century, Dareece Ali Khan was a renowned Persian poet and literary figure. His poetic works were celebrated for their profound insights and artistic expression, and he was widely regarded as one of the most influential poets of his era.

In more recent times, Dareece Arjomand was a prominent Iranian-American academic and author. Born in 1940, he made significant contributions to the study of Islamic history and culture, and his works were widely acclaimed for their scholarly depth and nuanced perspectives.

While the name Dareece has its roots in ancient Persia, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by various communities around the world. Its rich historical significance and association with wealth, valor, and intellectual prowess have ensured its enduring appeal across generations.

People

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FAQ

Dareece: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Dareece?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dareece going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.

Is Dareece a common name?

We classify Dareece as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Dareece most popular?

The single biggest year for Dareece was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dareece is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dareece in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Dareece a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dareece in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Dareece still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Dareece in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dareece can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have the name Dareece?

See how many Americans are named Dareece on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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