Daylen
- US rank
- #1,529
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #980 in 2010
113 babies were named Daylen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 232 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daylen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,106 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Daylen, 113 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daylen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaylen first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #980.
- TrendDaylen has slipped 232 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,529. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDaylen is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #370, followed by Alabama (#765) and Georgia (#792). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
About the name Daylen
Daylen is a boy name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Daylen for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 44 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #980 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,529, with 113 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 381,679 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 60,643 boys |
| 2000s | 61 | 16,428 boys |
| 2010s | 83 | 12,098 boys |
| 2020s | 81 | 12,333 boys |
Other spellings of Daylen
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Daylen
What is the origin of the name Daylen?
Daylen has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Daylen a boy or girl name?
Daylen is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Daylen?
Daylen ranked #1,529 for US boys in 2025, given to 113 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#980).