Declan
From Old Irish Declán, whence the modern Irish equivalent Deaglán.
Every Declan since 1951 — 58,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Declan
Declan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #139 in 2025 with 2,570 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 58,950 American babies have been named Declan. Its peak came in 2019, when 4,007 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Declan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Declan 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 | 17 | #6,606 | 2,570 | #139 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,688 | 2,765 | #132 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,588 | 2,814 | #132 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,615 | 3,345 | #114 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,755 | 3,647 | #106 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,377 | 3,601 | #102 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,031 | 3,971 | #95 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,588 | 3,812 | #101 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,792 | 3,470 | #115 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,889 | 3,623 | #109 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,086 | 3,587 | #112 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,402 | 3,321 | #123 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,870 | 3,116 | #121 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,942 | 2,781 | #143 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,755 | 2,169 | #176 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,684 | 1,257 | #274 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,046 | #309 |
| 2008 | — | — | 942 | #347 |
| 2007 | — | — | 923 | #348 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,616 | 817 | #367 |
| 2005 | — | — | 842 | #353 |
| 2004 | — | — | 606 | #431 |
| 2003 | — | — | 611 | #423 |
| 2002 | — | — | 562 | #441 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,976 | 531 | #454 |
| 2000 | — | — | 388 | #545 |
| 1995 | — | — | 92 | #1,208 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,022 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,105 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,689 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,040 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #2,933 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,312 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,417 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,585 |
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Famous people named Declan
- Declan Galbraith Singer · b. 1991
- Declan McKenna Singer · b. 1998
- Declan Rudd Soccer player · b. 1991
- Declan John Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Declan mean?
From Old Irish Declán, whence the modern Irish equivalent Deaglán.
How popular is the name Declan in 2025?
Declan ranked #139 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,570 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Declan?
58,950 babies have been named Declan in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Declan most popular?
Declan peaked in 2019, when 4,007 newborns received the name.
Is Declan a boy or girl name?
Declan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Declan rising or falling?
Declan has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Declan?
Well-known people named Declan include Declan Galbraith (singer), Declan McKenna (singer), Declan Rudd (soccer player).