Dallen
Dallen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley, living in the dale, or blind.
Origin and history
Dallen is a modern English masculine given name, often derived as a variant of Dallin or Dallas, or from an English surname based on the Old English element meaning 'valley'. It remains a relatively rare name in the United States, maintaining a steady but low-volume presence.
Popularity in the United States
1,215 babies in the United States have been named Dallen since 1880. It ranks #3483 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- UT (92.2 %)
- TX (4.1 %)
- CA (3.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 293 |
| 2000-2010 | 421 |
| 2010-2019 | 221 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Famous people named Dallen
- Dallen Stanford: Rugby Player, Sports Commentator
Fun facts
- Like many modern given names, Dallen traces back to an English surname connected to topographical features like dales and valleys.
- It frequently functions as an alternate spelling of Dallin, a name with regional popularity in the American West.