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

Daylen is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 333 recorded births.

When was Daylen most popular?

Daylen reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 201 births that year. It is currently ranked #1341 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Daylen?

Daylen is currently ranked #1341 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,872 babies since 1979.

Daylen

An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld NorseDeclining

#1341▲ 8in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Daylen is a boy's and girl's baby name of American coinage, likely a variant of Dalen or Daylan, from the Old Norse dalr (valley), meaning 'valley dweller' or a creative American blend of Day and Len, suggesting 'daylight' and 'brightness.'

Daylen fits comfortably alongside the family of -len/-lon/-lan names that have been popular in American naming — Jaylen, Kaelen, Raylan — combining a bright Day- opening with a flowing ending. It has a sunny, forward-moving energy that suits its daylight imagery.

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Popularity Over Time

Daylen climbed 117 spots in the last 20 years — from #1458 to #1341.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Daylen
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	728	#1313	▼
2010s	1,554	#1204	▲
2000s	1,218	#1291	▲
1990s	317	#3171	▲
1980s	49	#5802	▲
1970s	6	#5506	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(43 years, 1979–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Daylen
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	142	#1341	+2 (1.4%)
2023	140	#1349	-38 (-21.3%)
2022	178	#1158	+49 (38.0%)
2021	129	#1419	-10 (-7.2%)
2020	139	#1297	-19 (-12.0%)
2019	158	#1211	+17 (12.1%)
2018	141	#1295	+4 (2.9%)
2017	137	#1314	-13 (-8.7%)
2016	150	#1242	+11 (7.9%)
2015	139	#1283	-12 (-7.9%)
2014	151	#1213	+29 (23.8%)
2013	122	#1379	-52 (-29.9%)
2012	174	#1076	-7 (-3.9%)
2011	181	#1046	-20 (-10.0%)
2010	201	#980	+22 (12.3%)
2009	179	#1056	+4 (2.3%)
2008	175	#1071	+58 (49.6%)
2007	117	#1400	-30 (-20.4%)
2006	147	#1149	+37 (33.6%)
2005	110	#1363	+15 (15.8%)

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

Daylen as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Daylen has also been given to 333 girls in the U.S. since 1996.

#12441

Current rank

333

Total births

2010

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Daylen be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Daylen is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1341. As a girl's name, it ranks #12441.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1979–2024) · Methodology