Daylan
Daylan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
A contemporary blend likely derived from 'day' (light, daytime) and the popular name suffix -lan.
Origin and history
Daylan is a modern English name created as a variant blending elements from names like Dylan and Day. It gained usage in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward contemporary melodic names ending in -lan. It remains an uncommon but steadily used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,829 babies in the United States have been named Daylan since 1880. It ranks #2435 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1557.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.1 %)
- CA (13 %)
- LA (8 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- NC (7.4 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 484 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,030 |
| 2010-2019 | 813 |
| 2020-2029 | 371 |
Fun facts
- Daylan belongs to a category of American names created by combining pleasant phonemes and established name endings like -lan.
- The name first entered U.S. birth records in the late 20th century and has maintained a modest presence ever since.