Dalevon
A masculine name derived from French Dale meaning "one who lives in the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dalevon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dalevon today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalevon births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalevon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dalevon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,915
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Dalevon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalevon 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 Dalevon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalevon
The name Dalevon is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance woven into its origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany and the Low Countries during the early medieval period.
Dalevon is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "dāl," meaning "valley," combined with the suffix "-von," which denotes a patrician lineage or noble descent. This linguistic fusion suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who hailed from or held dominion over specific valleys or territories.
In the annals of history, the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalevon can be found in various medieval charters and documents dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. These manuscripts often referenced individuals bearing this moniker, many of whom were members of the aristocracy or landed gentry.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Dalevon was a German nobleman named Dalevon von Reichenau, who lived in the late 11th century and served as a trusted advisor to Emperor Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire. His influential role and proximity to imperial power solidified the name's association with nobility and prestige.
Another notable figure was Dalevon von Münster, a 13th-century cleric and scholar who served as the Bishop of Münster from 1235 to 1252. His contributions to the intellectual and religious spheres of his time cemented his place in history and further elevated the name's stature.
In the realm of literature, the name Dalevon found its way into the epic poem "Nibelungenlied," one of the most significant works of medieval German literature. A character named Dalevon von Tronje is depicted as a valiant knight and loyal companion to the legendary hero Siegfried, lending the name an air of bravery and chivalry.
As the centuries passed, the name Dalevon continued to be borne by individuals of prominence, including Dalevon von Reichenbach, a renowned 16th-century physician and botanist whose pioneering work in the field of plant taxonomy earned him widespread acclaim.
In more recent times, the name Dalevon has maintained its unique and distinguished character, gracing the lives of individuals such as Dalevon Krause, a 20th-century German artist renowned for his intricate and thought-provoking sculptures, and Dalevon Ritter, a contemporary German musician and composer whose compositions have been celebrated for their emotional depth and innovative style.
While the name Dalevon may not be as widely recognized as some of its more common counterparts, it carries with it a rich legacy of nobility, scholarship, and artistic expression, reflecting the diverse tapestry of human history and cultural heritage.
People
Dalevon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalevon 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
Dalevon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalevon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalevon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dalevon a common name?
We classify Dalevon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalevon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalevon was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalevon is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dalevon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dalevon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalevon in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Dalevon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dalevon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dalevon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Dalevon?
Find out how many Americans are named Dalevon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.