Holding steady.
Popularity of Dallyn since 1992
Babies named Dallyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 40 |
| 2000s | 6 | 107 |
| 2010s | 19 | 54 |
| 2020s | 12 | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Dallyn first entered U.S. birth records in 1992, a modern invention that likely draws its sound from surnames like Dallen or Dallin while adopting the -lyn ending common in contemporary coinages. The name reached its peak usage in 2003, but even then it never cracked the top 1000, and its trajectory has remained stable at very low frequency. In 2025, it still appears in records without a rank, reflecting its status as a rare choice. No state has recorded enough Dallyn births to appear in top-state data. Parents drawn to Dallyn typically appreciate its soft, two-syllable rhythm and its similarity to more familiar names like Dylan or Kaitlyn, while opting for something uncommon.
Dallyn first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, likely a modern coinage blending the sound of names like Dallin (itself a variant of Dallen, from an English surname) with the fashionable -lyn suffix. It is not derived from any classical language and has no established meaning beyond its phonetic appeal. Its usage has remained very rare, with a peak in 2003.
Sibling names for Dallyn
Names that share Dallyn's style, for a brother or sister.
