Dallan
Every Dallan since 1938 — 750 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dallan
Dallan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,452 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 750 American babies have been named Dallan. Its peak came in 2008, when 34 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 Dallan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dallan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,452 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,712 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,100 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,947 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,897 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,495 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,895 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,296 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,109 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,757 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,780 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,323 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,172 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,852 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,530 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,373 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,298 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,250 |
| 2006 | 27 | #3,701 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,868 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,890 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,645 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,812 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,339 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,445 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,730 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,361 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,846 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,437 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,024 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,706 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dallan in 2025?
Dallan ranked #12,452 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dallan?
750 babies have been named Dallan in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dallan most popular?
Dallan peaked in 2008, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Dallan a boy or girl name?
Dallan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dallan rising or falling?
Dallan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.