Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Dalon since 1960
Babies named Dalon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 234 |
| 2000s | 223 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Dalon is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1960. Its peak came in 1996, when it reached its highest recorded usage, but it has been in decline since then and has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a variant of Dallin or Dallon, both of which have English surname roots meaning 'valley.' It could also be a creative respelling of Dylan or Dalen. Dalon remains a rare choice, with no strong regional concentration and limited use outside the United States.
Dalon appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1960. Its formation may be inspired by surnames like Dallin or Dallon (from Old English 'dæl' meaning 'valley'), or it could be a creative respelling of Dylan or Dalen. The name saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1996, before declining in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dal
Sibling names for Dalon
Names that share Dalon's style, for a brother or sister.
