Modern invented name, possibly derived from Jason or Dacre.
Dacen is a contemporary American invention with no established ancient etymology. It likely emerged as a stylistic blend, following the popular trend of two-syllable names ending in '-en' or '-on'. It may be a creative variation of the Greek name Jason or the English surname Dacre.
About 8 boys were named Dacen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).