Dallan
Boy name · English · Gaelic · Irish
Meaninglittle blind one · Irish
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,599 in 1998
5 babies were named Dallan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1938–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dallan 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 Dallan, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dallan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDallan first shows up in US birth records in 1938, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 87 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #2,599. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDallan was 4.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendDallan has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Dallan means “little blind one”. Our records link it to English, Gaelic and Irish roots.
About the name Dallan
Dallan is a boy name of English, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “little blind one”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Dallan for boys from 1938 to 2025, in 55 of those 88 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #2,599 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesGaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6.3 | 158,730 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,449,275 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1970s | 2.2 | 452,489 boys |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 242,131 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 98,232 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 89,127 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 145,985 boys |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 188,679 boys |
Other spellings of Dallan
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 Dallan
What does the name Dallan mean?
Dallan means “little blind one” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Dallan?
Dallan has English, Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dallan a boy or girl name?
Dallan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dallan?
Dallan ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#2,599).