Deklan
- US rank
- #2,390
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,052 in 2018
57 babies were named Deklan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,065 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deklan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,940 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deklan, 57 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deklan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeklan first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #1,052.
- Then vs nowDeklan is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 29,940.
- TrendDeklan has slipped 1,065 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,390. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Deklan
Deklan is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Deklan for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #1,052 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,390, with 57 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.7 | 273,973 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 67,935 boys |
| 2010s | 82 | 12,212 boys |
| 2020s | 62 | 16,260 boys |
Other spellings of Deklan
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Deklan
What is the origin of the name Deklan?
Deklan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Deklan a boy or girl name?
Deklan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deklan?
Deklan ranked #2,390 for US boys in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#1,052).