Deylan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Deylan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 143 babies have been named Deylan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deylan is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,316 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,316
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Deylan
Deylan is a boy name .
Deylan is currently ranked #12,316 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deylan include Dey, Deyl, Deyly, Deylie, Deie, and Deykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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