Daelan
Every Daelan since 1996 — 402 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daelan
Daelan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,889 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 402 American babies have been named Daelan. Its peak came in 2018, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daelan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daelan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,889 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,111 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,170 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,528 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,890 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,389 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,808 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,336 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,502 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,919 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,858 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,083 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,573 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,211 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,830 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,960 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,106 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,710 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,123 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,672 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,551 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,085 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,464 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,031 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,943 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daelan in 2025?
Daelan ranked #6,889 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daelan?
402 babies have been named Daelan in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daelan most popular?
Daelan peaked in 2018, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Daelan a boy or girl name?
Daelan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daelan rising or falling?
Daelan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.