Daloni
A feminine name possibly of Cherokee or Native American origin of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Daloni. It is a predominantly female name (92.2% of registrations). The average person named Daloni today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daloni births was 2023 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daloni. 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 Daloni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
2023
16 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,657
Tracked since 2017
Gender
Gender distribution for Daloni
Daloni leans heavily female at 92.2% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Daloni as a male name
- Ranked #11,110 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Daloni as a female name
- Ranked #7,657 in 2024
- 14 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (14 births)
Popularity
Daloni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daloni from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 65 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daloni 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 Daloni 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 Daloni
The given name Daloni is believed to have originated from the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East and North Africa. Its roots can be traced back to the Aramaic word "dalon," which means "to guide" or "to lead." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were seen as leaders or guides within their communities.
During the Byzantine era, the name Daloni gained popularity among Christian communities in the regions of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. Historical records from this period indicate that several early Christian saints and martyrs bore this name, contributing to its widespread use among the faithful.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Daloni was Saint Daloni of Damascus, who lived in the 3rd century AD. She was revered for her unwavering faith and her dedication to helping the poor and the sick. Her legacy inspired many Christians to adopt her name as a symbol of piety and compassion.
In the 6th century, a prominent figure named Daloni of Edessa emerged as a renowned scholar and theologian. He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of the Scriptures and his contributions to the development of early Christian doctrine. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the intellectual and spiritual life of the region.
Another notable figure was Daloni the Hermit, who lived in the 8th century AD. He was known for his ascetic lifestyle and his profound spiritual wisdom. Many sought his counsel and guidance, and he was revered as a living embodiment of the virtues espoused by the early Christian Desert Fathers.
In the 12th century, a woman named Daloni of Antioch gained recognition for her unwavering dedication to charitable works. She established a hospice for the care of the sick and the destitute, and her selfless service inspired generations of individuals to follow in her footsteps.
Throughout the centuries, the name Daloni has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, religious figures, and those dedicated to serving the less fortunate. While its usage may have waned in more recent times, the name continues to hold historical and cultural significance, particularly within the Christian communities of the Middle East and North Africa.
People
Daloni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daloni 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
Daloni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daloni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daloni 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 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Daloni a common name?
We classify Daloni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daloni most popular?
The single biggest year for Daloni was 2023, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daloni is about 5 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 Daloni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daloni a female name?
Yes, 92.2% of people registered as Daloni 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.
Is Daloni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daloni 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 Daloni 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 have Daloni as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Daloni, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.