Unisex · #12,323 in 2026

Dalin

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#3,838 (2003)
Total Babies
436
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,154 (27 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,838 (436 total)
👦As Boy Name
1977
First Year
2022
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#3838
Peak Rank
436
Total Count
36
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1990
First Year
2012
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#13154
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Dalin

As a girl name

Dalin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 6 Dalins were born — ranking #13,154 that year. As of 2026, Dalin ranks #16,866 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Dalins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dalin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 22 Dalins were born — ranking #3,838 that year. As of 2026, Dalin ranks #12,323 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 436 Dalins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dalin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dalin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dalin

What does the name Dalin mean?
Dalin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dalin in 2026?
In 2026, Dalin ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dalin most popular?
Dalin reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #3,838 that year with 22 babies given the name.
Is Dalin a unisex name?
Yes — Dalin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Dalins assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dalin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dalin include Gonsalo, Terrall, Jari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dalin

Dalin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 436 births in the dataset. Dalin's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #3,838. Use the chart and map above to compare Dalin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.