How popular is the name Dao in 2025?

Dao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Dao most popular?

Dao peaked in 1982, reaching #6371 among US girl names.

Dao will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Dao entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #6371 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#6371

peak (1982)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Dao are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Dao alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Dao in 2025?: Dao is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Dao most popular?: Dao peaked in 1982, reaching #6371 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Dao with classmates?: Dao will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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