Dalyn
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,295 in 2002
13 babies were named Dalyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,020 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1955–2025
US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dalyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dalyn, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dalyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDalyn first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2002, when it reached #2,295.
- Then vs nowDalyn was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendDalyn has slipped 2,020 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dalyn
Dalyn is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Dalyn for boys from 1978 to 2025, in 41 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #2,295 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,612,903 girls |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 girls |
| 1970s | 3.4 | 297,619 girls |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 280,899 girls |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 183,150 girls |
| 2000s | 5.7 | 174,216 girls |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 418,410 girls |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,061 boys |
| 2000s | 20 | 51,256 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,847 boys |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,711 boys |
Other spellings of Dalyn
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 Dalyn
What is the origin of the name Dalyn?
Dalyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dalyn a boy or girl name?
Dalyn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dalyn?
Dalyn ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#2,295).