Name meaning & stats
Dai
Dai. 212 US babies since 1940, peak 2000. Notable Dais are 2.0× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2000
212 US babies were named Dai between 1940 and 2025.
Where Dais end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 2.0× | Medium · 12 people |
| Footballer | 1.2× | Medium · 10 people |
| Composer | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Politician | 0.7× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Dais show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2000)