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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dat — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dasya|Dathan
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Dat

DAHT · 1 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12462 in 2020

Peak: #12462 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12462 in 2020

Peak: #12462 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #12462 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Dat scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
VietnameseOne-syllableModernShort formMale-leaningSimpleDirectAsian origin
Character
determined focuspractical wisdomsteadfast loyaltyquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Dat is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Dat at a Glance
Meaning:A short form used in Vietnamese culture, often part of longer given names. The name carries simplicity and directness in meaning.
Language root:Vietnamese
Peak rank:#12462 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
DatDanDax◈DevDash◈Dale◈
Similar Style
Kai◈LanDucHaoTuanMinh
Works well with
LinhAnh◈Khoa◈TrangHuyMai
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dat · Overview
Summary

Dat is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 16/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Dat carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
dat.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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