Dalen
Every Dalen since 1941 — 1,987 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dalen
Dalen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,910 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 1,987 American babies have been named Dalen. Its peak came in 2001, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dalen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dalen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #5,910 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,482 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,911 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,009 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,666 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,451 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,816 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,364 |
| 2017 | — | — | 21 | #4,627 |
| 2016 | — | — | 33 | #3,376 |
| 2015 | — | — | 31 | #3,530 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,569 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,350 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,388 |
| 2011 | — | — | 31 | #3,449 |
| 2010 | — | — | 75 | #1,901 |
| 2009 | — | — | 58 | #2,260 |
| 2008 | — | — | 50 | #2,522 |
| 2007 | — | — | 66 | #2,072 |
| 2006 | — | — | 71 | #1,896 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,103 | 73 | #1,792 |
| 2004 | — | — | 65 | #1,887 |
| 2003 | — | — | 96 | #1,392 |
| 2002 | — | — | 73 | #1,637 |
| 2001 | — | — | 99 | #1,316 |
| 2000 | — | — | 81 | #1,501 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,121 | 41 | #2,035 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,018 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,854 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,435 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,023 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,580 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,301 |
| 1960 | — | — | 11 | #2,570 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,261 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dalen in 2025?
Dalen ranked #5,910 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dalen?
1,987 babies have been named Dalen in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dalen most popular?
Dalen peaked in 2001, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Dalen a boy or girl name?
Dalen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dalen rising or falling?
Dalen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.