Is Daelyn a boy's or girl's name?

Daelyn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 800 recorded births.

When was Daelyn most popular?

Daelyn reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 93 births that year. It is currently ranked #2456 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Daelyn?

Daelyn is currently ranked #2456 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,598 babies since 1986.

Daelyn

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysOld EnglishDeclining

#2456▼ 260in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Daelyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a feminine variant of Dale ('valley') with the popular -lyn suffix (Welsh, 'lake'). Together the imagery combines a peaceful valley with still water — naturally serene and quietly beautiful.

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Popularity Over Time

Daelyn climbed 1188 spots in the last 20 years — from #3644 to #2456.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Daelyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	351	#2548	▼
2010s	607	#2881	▲
2000s	510	#3166	▲
1990s	125	#6416	▲
1980s	5	#11325	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1986–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Daelyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	73	#2456	-13 (-15.1%)
2023	86	#2196	+28 (48.3%)
2022	58	#2902	-3 (-4.9%)
2021	61	#2787	-12 (-16.4%)
2020	73	#2397	+2 (2.8%)
2019	71	#2487	+22 (44.9%)
2018	49	#3258	-2 (-3.9%)
2017	51	#3159	-11 (-17.7%)
2016	62	#2772	-3 (-4.6%)
2015	65	#2720	+15 (30.0%)
2014	50	#3239	-4 (-7.4%)
2013	54	#3051	0
2012	54	#3107	-39 (-41.9%)
2011	93	#2073	+35 (60.3%)
2010	58	#2946	-16 (-21.6%)
2009	74	#2536	+10 (15.6%)
2008	64	#2810	-1 (-1.5%)
2007	65	#2794	+21 (47.7%)
2006	44	#3575	-1 (-2.2%)
2005	45	#3377	+5 (12.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Daelyn as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Daelyn has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 800 births since 1997.

#3051

Current rank

800

Total births

2018

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Daelyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Daelyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2456. As a boy's name, it ranks #3051.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1986–2024) · Methodology