Declan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Declan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 386 babies have been named Declan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Declan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,062 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,062
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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Declan is also used as a boy name, ranked #131.
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About the Name Declan
Declan is a girl name .
Is Declan a boy or girl name? Declan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,062 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #131. Declan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Declan is currently ranked #8,062 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Declan include Dec, Decl, Decly, Declie, Dey, Deie, and Deckins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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