Daleen
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name "Delilah", meaning "delicate" or "languishing".
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the first name Daleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daleen today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daleen births was 1950 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daleen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
195
~ 1 in 1,757,715 Americans
Peak year
1950
13 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,770
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Daleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daleen from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 83 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daleen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daleen
The name Daleen is believed to have originated in the Dutch language, with its roots dating back to the late Middle Ages in the Netherlands. It is a feminine name derived from the Dutch word "dalen," meaning "to descend" or "to lower." This etymological connection suggests that the name may have been associated with humility or a humble demeanor.
In the 16th century, the name Daleen appeared in Dutch church records, particularly in the provinces of Holland and Zeeland. It was commonly used as a diminutive form of the more traditional Dutch names such as Adelheid or Adeline, which themselves stemmed from the Germanic roots "adal" (noble) and "leid" (kind, sort).
While the name Daleen does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Dutch origins and use can be traced back to the Late Medieval period in the Low Countries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Daleen was a Dutch noblewoman, Daleen van Brederode, who lived in the late 15th century and was known for her charitable works.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Daleen. One such figure was Daleen Kruger (1892-1976), a South African botanist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and systematics. Another notable Daleen was Daleen Matthee (1935-2005), a celebrated South African author renowned for her novels exploring themes of nature, conservation, and the human condition.
In the artistic realm, Daleen Legg (1927-2003) was a respected American painter and printmaker known for her vibrant abstract expressionist works. Daleen Taljaard (born 1952) is a renowned South African actress who has graced both stage and screen, earning numerous accolades for her performances.
Another historical figure bearing the name Daleen was Daleen Menking (1934-2008), a Dutch writer and journalist who gained recognition for her children's books and her advocacy for children's literature in the Netherlands.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Daleen throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
People
Daleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daleen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 195 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daleen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,757,715 US residents.
Is Daleen a common name?
We classify Daleen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 248 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Daleen was 1950, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daleen is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daleen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.