The name Dacre is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "from the oak forest". It is derived from the Old English words 'daec' meaning oak tree, and 'craic', meaning forest. Historically, it was used as a surname but has more recently been adopted as a given name for boys in some English-speaking countries. The name Dacre is also associated with the British noble family, the Earls of Carlisle, who have held the title since the 14th century.
"From 2019 to 2023, the number of babies named Dacre increased annually, with a total of 61 children bearing this name born during these years."