Unisex · #8,981 in 2026

Dallyn

Current Rank
#8,981
Peak Rank
#4,616 (2003)
Total Babies
214
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,149 (32 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,616 (214 total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2022
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#4616
Peak Rank
214
Total Count
25
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2024
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#13149
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Dallyn

As a girl name

Dallyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Dallyns were born — ranking #13,149 that year. As of 2026, Dallyn ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Dallyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dallyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 17 Dallyns were born — ranking #4,616 that year. As of 2026, Dallyn ranks #8,981 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 214 Dallyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dallyn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dallyn

What does the name Dallyn mean?
Dallyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dallyn in 2026?
In 2026, Dallyn ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Dallyn most popular?
Dallyn reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,616 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dallyn most popular?
Dallyn has historically been most popular in Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dallyn.
Is Dallyn a unisex name?
Yes — Dallyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Dallyns assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dallyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dallyn include Uvaldo, Marvyn, Brynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dallyn

Dallyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 214 births in the dataset. Dallyn's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,616. Use the chart and map above to compare Dallyn'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.