Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Dat
//ˈdæt//
1 syllablePeak year: 19813 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dat's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dat's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dat |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Dat through the decades
- Dat peaked in 1981, when 26 babies were named Dat in the US.
- The 1990s were Dat's strongest decade, averaging 17 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2020), use of Dat has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.