Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Daleon since 1993
Babies named Daleon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Daleon is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1993. Its peak year of use was 2003, and while it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, its trajectory has been rising since 2022. The name lacks a well-attested etymology, but it may be a blend of Dale and Leon or a respelling of Dalian. Daleon remains rare, with no consistent top-state prevalence, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a contemporary-sounding name.
Daleon is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1993. It may be a respelling of Dalian, which is itself of uncertain origin, or a combination of the English place-name Dale (meaning 'valley') and the Greek-derived Leon (meaning 'lion'). The name has seen modest use in the United States, particularly in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dale, Leo, Leon
Variants: Daleon
Sibling names for Daleon
Names that share Daleon's style, for a brother or sister.
