Dalyn
Dalyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,159 in the US, popular nicknames include Dal, Day, and Dalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dalyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 389 babies have been named Dalyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dalyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,159 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,159
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Dalyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #9328.
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About the Name Dalyn
Dalyn is a girl name .
Is Dalyn a boy or girl name? Dalyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,159 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,328. Dalyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dalyn is currently ranked #28,159 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dalyn include Dal, Day, and Dalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis