Boy nameCurrently #5,469 in the USSteady
Dalen
//ˈdælən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dalen'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.
Dalen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dalen |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 71 |
| 1999 | 75 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 99 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2003 | 96 |
| 2004 | 65 |
| 2005 | 78 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 75 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Dalen through the decades
- Dalen peaked in 2001, when 99 babies were named Dalen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dalen has fallen 51% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dalen currently ranks #5,469 in the US and is holding steady.