Boy · #11,037 in 2026

Dalziel

Dalziel, Dalzell, Dezell, or Dalyell is a Scottish surname.

Current Rank
#11,037
Peak Rank
#10,659 (2006)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2006
First Year
2008
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#10659
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dalziel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dalziel, Dalzell, Dezell, or Dalyell is a Scottish surname.

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Origin & history
The name originates from the former barony of Dalzell in Lanarkshire , in the area now occupied by Motherwell . The name Dalzell is first recorded in 1259, and Thomas de Dalzell fought at Bannockburn . The Dalzell lands were forfeited later in the 14th century, but regained through marriage in the 15th. Sir Robert Dalzell was created Lord Dalzell in 1628, and his son was further elevated in the peerage as Earl of Carnwath , in 1639. In 1645 the Dalzell estates were sold to the Hamiltons of Orbiston, who held them until the 20th century. Scottish emigration has dispersed the Dalziel family acro

The Story of Dalziel

Dalziel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 6 Dalziels were born — ranking #10,659 that year. As of 2026, Dalziel ranks #11,037 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Dalziels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Dalziel

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Dalziel Hammick (1887–1966), British chemist

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Names that sound like Dalziel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dalziel 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 Dalziel

What does the name Dalziel mean?
Dalziel, Dalzell, Dezell, or Dalyell is a Scottish surname.
How popular is Dalziel in 2026?
In 2026, Dalziel ranks #11,037 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Dalziel most popular?
Dalziel reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #10,659 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Dalziel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dalziel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dalziel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dalziel include Iric, Thelonius, Demorian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dalziel

Dalziel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Dalziel's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #10,659. Use the chart and map above to compare Dalziel'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.