Dalen
boy name#5861 in 2025Dalen entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #1316 in 2001, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
#5861
rank today
#1316
peak (2001)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3402 |
| 1950s | #3428 |
| 1960s | #3105 |
| 1970s | #3513 |
| 1980s | #3872 |
| 1990s | #2284 |
| 2000s | #1824 |
| 2010s | #3716 |
| 2020s | #4543 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dalen has been most popular in GA, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Dalen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dalen alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dalen in 2025?
- Dalen ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dalen most popular?
- Dalen peaked in 2001, reaching #1316 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dalen with classmates?
- Dalen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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