Declan
Declan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Full of goodness or man of prayer.
Origin and history
Declan is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Deaglán, historically associated with Saint Declan of Ardmore. The name has seen a major rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century. Today, it stands as a well-established, modern choice with strong traditional Irish roots.
Popularity in the United States
58,547 babies in the United States have been named Declan since 1880. It ranks #456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #118.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.1 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- TX (5.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,135 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,268 |
| 2010-2019 | 31,107 |
| 2020-2029 | 18,742 |
Famous people named Declan
- Declan Donnelly: Television Presenter, Producer
- Declan Rice: Professional Footballer
- Declan McKenna: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Dec, Dex
Fun facts
- Saint Declan founded the monastery of Ardmore in Ireland in the 5th century.
- Declan entered the top 200 U.S. boys' names in the 2010s and continues to enjoy widespread use.