Declining since 2001, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Dalyn since 1955
Babies named Dalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 |
| 1960s | 18 | 0 |
| 1970s | 52 | 5 |
| 1980s | 61 | 29 |
| 1990s | 98 | 201 |
| 2000s | 106 | 389 |
| 2010s | 42 | 209 |
| 2020s | 6 | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Dalyn is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1978. It reached its peak rank of 6,446 in 2002, when it was given to an estimated 1 in every 131,390 newborns. Since then, its popularity has been falling, with a noticeable decline starting around 2001. The name's meaning is uncertain, but it likely originated as a blend of sounds from established names, fitting a pattern of creative coinages that emerged in the late 20th century. Dalyn has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its widespread but low-frequency use across the country.
Dalyn first appeared in the United States in 1978, likely as a modern coinage blending sounds from names such as Dale ('valley') and Lynn ('lake' or 'waterfall'), or as a variant of the Irish surname Dalan. It has no established historical or linguistic roots outside its American usage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dalyn
Names that share Dalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
