MallowbyNames

Dailin

DAY-lin · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2022
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Dailin since 2001

Babies named Dailin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dailin's real moment was 2022.

591420102020Most births 2008GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2000s5126
2010s600
2020s270

Meaning & origin

Dailin is a modern American name first recorded in 2003. It reached its peak in 2022, though it has never appeared in the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, and it is most commonly given to girls. While its exact meaning is uncertain, Dailin fits a pattern of contemporary invented names that blend familiar sounds.

Dailin is a recent coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2003. It appears to be a modern invented name, possibly blending sounds from names like Day, Darla, or similar. The name has seen occasional use, particularly in the 2020s.

Sibling names for Dailin

Names that share Dailin's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Dailin mean?
The meaning is uncertain; Dailin is a modern invented name with no clear etymological origin.
How popular is the name Dailin?
Dailin has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. Its peak year was 2022, but it remains very rare.
Is Dailin a boy or girl name?
Dailin is primarily given to girls, though the data shows it used for both sexes.