Dalen
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,316 in 2001
15 babies were named Dalen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,435 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dalen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dalen, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dalen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDalen first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #1,316. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDalen was 4.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,272 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 113,636.
- TrendDalen has slipped 1,435 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dalen
Dalen is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Dalen for boys from 1941 to 2025, in 75 of those 85 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #1,316 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,200,000 boys |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 232,558 boys |
| 1970s | 5.5 | 183,486 boys |
| 1980s | 6.9 | 144,300 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 46,361 boys |
| 2000s | 37 | 27,203 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,824 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 74,627 boys |
Other spellings of Dalen
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dalen
What is the origin of the name Dalen?
Dalen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dalen a boy or girl name?
Dalen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dalen?
Dalen ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#1,316).