Declining since 2003, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Daylan since 1971
Babies named Daylan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 484 |
| 2000s | 1,030 |
| 2010s | 813 |
| 2020s | 371 |
Meaning & origin
Daylan is a rare modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1971. It reached its highest level of usage in 2008, but has since been on a declining trajectory, with a pronounced drop after 2003. In 2025, it ranked 2572nd, with approximately 1 in every 33,492 baby boys receiving the name. The name has seen the most usage in Georgia and Texas. Its origins are unclear: it may be a creative spelling of Dylan, or a modern blend of popular sounds. Daylan has not entered the top 1000, remaining a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels contemporary yet uncommon.
Daylan appears to be a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It may be a respelling of Dylan, or formed by combining the popular first element 'Day-' (as in Daylen) with the trendy '-lan' suffix. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, suggesting its use has been sporadic and limited.
Where Daylan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Daylan” around the world
Where Daylan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day
Sibling names for Daylan
Names that share Daylan's style, for a brother or sister.
