Dalen
Dalen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the valley or valley dweller.
Origin and history
Dalen is a modern English masculine given name, often considered a variation of Dale or Waylon. It carries the meaning of 'valley' from its Old English roots. While relatively uncommon, it has seen steady, low-level usage in the United States over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,971 babies in the United States have been named Dalen since 1880. It ranks #2897 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1788.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.6 %)
- CA (17.8 %)
- IN (12.8 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 51 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 416 |
| 2000-2010 | 732 |
| 2010-2019 | 321 |
| 2020-2029 | 139 |
Famous people named Dalen
- Dalen Cuff: Sports Broadcaster, Basketball Player
- Dalen Terry: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Dalen combines the traditional nature element 'Dale' with the popular contemporary male name suffix '-len'.
- Nearly 2,000 boys in the United States have been given the exact name Dalen since 1880.