Deklan
Every Deklan since 1998 — 2,484 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deklan
Deklan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,399 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 2,484 American babies have been named Deklan. Its peak came in 2018, when 193 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 Deklan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deklan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2,399 |
| 2024 | 85 | #1,884 |
| 2023 | 82 | #1,915 |
| 2022 | 132 | #1,405 |
| 2021 | 148 | #1,282 |
| 2020 | 135 | #1,329 |
| 2019 | 165 | #1,173 |
| 2018 | 193 | #1,053 |
| 2017 | 181 | #1,081 |
| 2016 | 145 | #1,263 |
| 2015 | 164 | #1,150 |
| 2014 | 172 | #1,111 |
| 2013 | 175 | #1,070 |
| 2012 | 164 | #1,121 |
| 2011 | 111 | #1,470 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,073 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,910 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,478 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,101 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,709 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,551 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,382 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,146 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,070 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,946 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deklan in 2025?
Deklan ranked #2,399 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deklan?
2,484 babies have been named Deklan in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deklan most popular?
Deklan peaked in 2018, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Deklan a boy or girl name?
Deklan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deklan rising or falling?
Deklan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.