Rising since 2022, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Dalena since 1946
Babies named Dalena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 158 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 310 |
| 2000s | 200 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Dalena is a relatively rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1946. It reached its highest rank in 1993, likely coinciding with broader trends of feminine names ending in 'ena.' As of 2025, its rank is 10,107 with a 1-in-178,585 birth rate, and it has been rising in usage since 2022. The name's unclear origins place it in the category of modern English coinages, where creativity rather than historical root is the defining feature.
Dalena first appeared in the United States in 1946. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it is likely a modern coinage blending elements of names like Della and Lena, or a respelling of Delaney or Darlene. The name saw its peak popularity in 1993 and has a mostly feminine usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dale, Lena, Dali
Sibling names for Dalena
Names that share Dalena's style, for a brother or sister.
