boy's name
Dalan
DAY-lun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 575
Dalan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1998, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dalan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 151 |
| 2000s | 205 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Dalan?
In 2024, Dalan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dalan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dalan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dalan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dalan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dalan
- English DAY-lun
Sibling Names for Dalan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dalan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dalan
How popular is the name Dalan?
In 2024, Dalan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dalan a girl's or a boy's name?
Dalan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dalan?
Dalan has 2 syllables.
When was Dalan most popular?
Dalan peaked in 1998, when 29 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.