Declan

Girl Name #8,062 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Declan is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Declan often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,062
Total SSA Count: 14

Nicknames

Dec Dey Decie Declie

Also a Boy Name

Declan is also used as a boy name, ranked #131.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Declan

Is Declan a boy or girl name?

Declan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8062. As a boy name, it is ranked #131. Declan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Declan?

Declan is currently ranked #8062 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Declan?

Common nicknames for Declan include Dec, Dey, Decie, and Declie.

Is Declan a common or rare name?

Declan is an uncommon name, ranked #8062 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Dey, Decie, and Declie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.