Daylan
Every Daylan since 1971 — 2,913 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daylan
Daylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,576 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,913 American babies have been named Daylan. Its peak came in 2006, when 132 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 51 | #2,576 |
| 2024 | — | — | 61 | #2,320 |
| 2023 | — | — | 74 | #2,035 |
| 2022 | — | — | 77 | #1,984 |
| 2021 | — | — | 48 | #2,660 |
| 2020 | — | — | 60 | #2,272 |
| 2019 | — | — | 74 | #1,980 |
| 2018 | — | — | 71 | #2,036 |
| 2017 | — | — | 82 | #1,822 |
| 2016 | — | — | 85 | #1,792 |
| 2015 | — | — | 85 | #1,782 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,047 | 87 | #1,735 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,527 | 74 | #1,905 |
| 2012 | — | — | 80 | #1,835 |
| 2011 | — | — | 86 | #1,723 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,843 | 89 | #1,719 |
| 2009 | — | — | 86 | #1,763 |
| 2008 | — | — | 125 | #1,365 |
| 2007 | — | — | 87 | #1,723 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,674 | 123 | #1,332 |
| 2005 | — | — | 104 | #1,420 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,100 | 99 | #1,427 |
| 2003 | — | — | 119 | #1,225 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,392 | 107 | #1,273 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,319 | 93 | #1,373 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,101 | 87 | #1,420 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,789 | 51 | #1,739 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,223 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,121 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,053 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,940 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daylan in 2025?
Daylan ranked #2,576 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daylan?
2,913 babies have been named Daylan in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daylan most popular?
Daylan peaked in 2006, when 132 newborns received the name.
Is Daylan a boy or girl name?
Daylan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Daylan rising or falling?
Daylan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.