Dallan
Dallan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Blind or sightless; small blind one.
Origin and history
Dallan is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, historically derived from the element 'dall' meaning blind or sightless. It is famously associated with Saint Dallán Forgaill, a 6th-century Irish poet and saint who composed the hymn 'Rosc Cú Chulainn' and 'Be Thou My Vision'. In the United States, Dallan remains a rare given name, maintaining a steady but low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
750 babies in the United States have been named Dallan since 1880. It ranks #3926 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1872.
States where it is most popular
- UT (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 14 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 197 |
| 2000-2010 | 224 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Fun facts
- Saint Dallán Forgaill was a renowned 6th-century Irish Christian poet remembered for writing revered early Irish hymns.
- The name is often found in historical texts as Dallán or Dallain, reflecting old Gaelic orthography.