Rising since 2019.
Popularity of Dailan since 1997
Babies named Dailan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 80 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Dailan entered U.S. birth records in 1997, a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. Its peak year of usage was 2001, though it has been on an upward trajectory since 2019. The name never cracked the top 1000, making it a rare choice. Its origins are uncertain, possibly as a modern invented name or a phonetic variant of Dylan. Parents drawn to Dailan may appreciate its fresh, contemporary sound and similarity to popular names like Caelan and Kellan.
Dailan first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or variant of Dylan, a Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea,' or an invented name combining sounds from popular -lan endings. Its rise in use since 2019 aligns with trends for creative, phonetically spelled names.
“Dailan” around the world
Where Dailan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dai, Lan
Sibling names for Dailan
Names that share Dailan's style, for a brother or sister.
