Dalian
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #10,556 in 2001
5 babies were named Dalian in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dalian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dalian, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dalian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDalian first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #10,556.
- New on the sceneDalian wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
About the name Dalian
Dalian is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Dalian for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 5 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #10,556 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,800,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
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 Dalian
What is the origin of the name Dalian?
Dalian has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dalian a boy or girl name?
Dalian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dalian?
Dalian ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#10,556).