Dallin
Dallin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From the valley, or blind.
Origin and history
Dallin is a masculine given name of English origin, historically derived from a surname meaning 'from the valley' or associated with the Old English name Dallan. It gained notable modern usage in the Western United States, particularly within Latter-day Saint communities. Though steady in use, it remains a relatively rare choices in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,197 babies in the United States have been named Dallin since 1880. It ranks #1695 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1703.
States where it is most popular
- UT (56.4 %)
- AZ (11.6 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- ID (9.7 %)
- WA (4.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 485 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,602 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,969 |
| 2010-2019 | 838 |
| 2020-2029 | 224 |
Famous people named Dallin
- Dallin H. Oaks: Religious Leader, Jurist
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak: Athlete
Nicknames
Dal
Fun facts
- Dallin sees its highest concentration of usage in Utah and surrounding Western U.S. states.
- It originated primarily as an English habitational surname before transitioning into a given name.