Dalen Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAY-len / /ˈdeɪ.lən/

English; American

Meaning

English: valley; American: from the valley

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dalen is derived from the English word 'dale,' which refers to a valley. It has gained popularity in the United States as a modern given name. The name reflects a connection to nature and landscapes, often evoking imagery of serene valleys. It is relatively uncommon, making it a unique choice for parents.

Trend Summary

Dalen has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

DarrenDamonDustinDaltonDeclanDorianDante

Variants

  • Dailen
  • Dailin

International Variants

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Famous people named Dalen

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Fictional characters named Dalen

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Sibling Suggestions

DylanKalenJaylenMasonAidenLandon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dalen was first seen in the United States in 1941. Dalen has ranked as high as #1200 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Indiana, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dalen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dalen (2021)

StateBirthsShare
GA 6
55%
TX 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19415
19496
19526
19536
19545
19557
19566
19577
19589
19595
196011
19619
19628
19635
19648
19657
196610
19679
19689
19696
19708
19717
19728
19738
19758
197612
19779
197819
197911
19805
19815
198214
198311
198413
198517
19869
198719
198819
198917
199014
199123
199229
199330
199434
199541
199642
199757
199871
199975
200081
200199
200273
200396
200465
200573
200671
200766
200850
200958
201075
201131
201232
201332
201421
201531
201633
201721
201817
201928
202022
202130
202227
202328
202417