Daylen
Daylen is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Created modern name, possibly derived from 'day' or patterned after names like Waylon and Jaylen.
Origin and history
Daylen is a modern American name created by blending popular name elements like Day and the -len suffix. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It offers a contemporary, rhythmic sound similar to names like Waylon and Jaylen.
Popularity in the United States
3,986 babies in the United States have been named Daylen since 1880. It ranks #2004 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1165.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 317 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,218 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,555 |
| 2020-2029 | 841 |
Fun facts
- Daylen developed during the trend of modern American name construction combining soft vowel sounds with the popular -len suffix.
- The name saw its primary usage in the United States starting in the late 1990s and 2000s.