Boy nameCurrently #9,147 in the USFalling
Dalan
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dalan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dalan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dalan |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Dalan through the decades
- Dalan peaked in 1998, when 29 babies were named Dalan in the US.
- The 2000s were Dalan's strongest decade, averaging 21 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Dalan has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dalan currently ranks #9,147 in the US and is cooling off.