Dalan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dalan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 570 babies have been named Dalan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dalan is past its peak , currently ranked #12,282 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,282
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"a person from Yorkshire"
#12,220 in US
Hebrew origin
"smoke, smoky"
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Latin origin
"clear, bright, famous"
#12,224 in US
Spanish via Latin origin
"man, human being"
#12,336 in US
Middle English origin
"to move quickly; to hurry with purpose"
#12,280 in US
English coinages origin
"modern blend name, open meadow"
#12,471 in US
Latin via Remigius origin
"oarsman; counsel and power"
#12,106 in US
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About the Name Dalan
Dalan is a boy name .
Dalan is currently ranked #12,282 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dalan include Dal, Day, Daie, and Dalkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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