Dalon
Of English origin, a name meaning "from the valley town".
Name Census estimates that about 748 living Americans carry the first name Dalon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dalon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalon births was 1996 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalon. 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
748
~ 1 in 458,228 Americans
Peak year
1996
39 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,083
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Dalon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dalon from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 234 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalon 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 Dalon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dalons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Michigan recorded the most babies named Dalon, while Michigan, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalon
The name Dalon has its origins in the ancient Celtic languages spoken across parts of Europe and the British Isles. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "dalan," which means "meadow" or "field." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Celtic cultural influences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalon can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, an Irish chronicle dating back to the 12th century. Here, the name appears in reference to a local chieftain from County Cork, Ireland. This historical record suggests that the name was in use among the Gaelic nobility and ruling classes.
In the 14th century, a Dalon ap Rhys was mentioned in the Chronicles of the Princes, a medieval Welsh manuscript that documented the lives and deeds of the princes of Gwynedd. This Dalon was a notable figure in Welsh history, serving as a trusted advisor to several princes during a time of political turmoil.
During the Renaissance period, the name Dalon found its way into literature and the arts. One notable bearer of the name was Dalon de Villiers, a French poet and playwright born in 1542. His works, though not widely celebrated today, were popular among the literary circles of his time.
In the 17th century, a Dalon Fitzpatrick was a prominent member of the Irish Catholic Confederation, a movement that sought to defend the rights of Irish Catholics during the tumultuous years of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Fitzpatrick played a significant role in the negotiations with the English Parliament.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Dalon Wilkins was a British explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Pacific region. Born in 1812, Wilkins led several expeditions to remote islands and documented numerous previously unknown plant and animal species.
Throughout its long history, the name Dalon has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, poets, politicians, and explorers. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, the name remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Celtic culture and its influence on the naming traditions of Europe.
People
Dalon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalon 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
Dalon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 748 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalon 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 458,228 US residents.
Is Dalon a common name?
We classify Dalon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 767 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalon was 1996, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalon is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dalon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalon 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.
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.