Dalyn
Dalyn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Valley or combination of modern name suffixes.
Origin and history
Dalyn is a modern invented American name, likely created as a variant of Dale, Dallin, or through the combination of popular name elements like 'Da-' and '-lyn'. It remains a rare choice in the United States, used consistently but in small numbers. Its modern structure gives it a soft and balanced sound.
Popularity in the United States
917 babies in the United States have been named Dalyn since 1880. It ranks #3761 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.3 %)
- UT (14.1 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- NC (7 %)
- OH (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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Fun facts
- Dalyn emerged in late 20th-century U.S. naming trends alongside similar phonetic options like Dallin and Daylen.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been recorded with the name Dalyn in the U.S. since 1880.