Find out how popular the first name Daz has been for the last 24 years (from 1994 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Daz by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Daz is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Daz.

The history of the first name Daz

The given name Daz is believed to have originated from the Old English word "daze," which means "to daze or stupefy." This name was most commonly used in medieval England during the 12th and 13th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daz can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. A landowner named Daz de Hastings was listed as holding estates in Sussex.

In the 14th century, a French priest and scholar named Daz de Valera wrote extensively about the Crusades and the history of the Holy Land. He was born in 1337 and died in 1410.

During the Renaissance period, an Italian painter named Daz Ghirlandaio lived from 1449 to 1494. He was known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and Santa Maria Novella in Florence.

In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer named Daz Hartog made significant contributions to the exploration of Australia. He is credited with being the first European to land on the western coast of Australia in 1616.

Another notable figure was Daz Kincaid, an American frontiersman and trapper who lived from 1784 to 1868. He played a crucial role in the early exploration and settlement of the American West.

While the name Daz has lost some popularity in recent times, it remains a unique and historical name with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Its origins and usage throughout history have shaped its meaning and significance over the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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