Daelen
A boy's name of Old English origin with 328 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Daelen is a two-syllable boy's name with a clean, contemporary sound — among the most common endings in modern American names. With only 328 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Daelen ranks #12672 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Daelen is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Dalen or Daylon, ultimately related to the Hebrew name Dale or the biblical Delilah root, with some sources tracing it to the Old English dael (valley), meaning 'valley dweller' or 'born in the dale.'
Daelen has a gentle, natural sound — a name that evokes rolling valleys and quiet, open landscapes.
EtymologyShow more
Daelen is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Daelen has been recorded as a boy's name since 1997, with 328 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Daelen was #6613 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12672, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 120 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 148 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 24 | — |
The Story of Daelen
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Daelen is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Daelen are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Daelen?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Daelen — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2000s with 148 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Daelen by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1997–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12672 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9947 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8314 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5762 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6489 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12557 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11061 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6431 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6060 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11007 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8960 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6390 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6007 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3734 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4782 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3848 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6709 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4715 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7762 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6613 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2024