Dalvyn
A unique feminine name likely derived from combining Welsh elements meaning "bright valley".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Dalvyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dalvyn today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalvyn births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalvyn. 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 Dalvyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,080
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Dalvyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalvyn 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 Dalvyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalvyn
The name Dalvyn is an ancient and intriguing one, with roots that stretch back to the misty realms of medieval Europe. Its origins can be traced to the Celtic languages, particularly the Brythonic branch spoken in what is now Wales and parts of England.
The name is believed to derive from the Proto-Celtic word "dalv," meaning "meadow" or "open field," combined with the diminutive suffix "-yn." This combination suggests a meaning along the lines of "little meadow" or "meadow dweller." The name's earliest recorded instances date back to the 6th century CE, when it was borne by a Welsh chieftain known as Dalvyn ap Rhodri.
In the annals of Welsh history, one of the most notable figures to bear this name was Dalvyn ap Cadwgan (c. 1050-1110), a prominent Welsh prince and military leader. His exploits in defending his lands against Norman invaders earned him a place in the bardic traditions of his time.
Across the sea, the name also found its way into the chronicles of early medieval Ireland. Dalvyn Ua Briain (c. 1030-1095) was a celebrated Irish poet and scholar, renowned for his mastery of the intricate metrical forms of Gaelic verse.
As the centuries rolled on, the name Dalvyn continued to surface in various European contexts. Dalvyn de Montfort (c. 1240-1292) was a French knight who fought alongside King Edward I of England during the Conquest of Wales.
In more recent times, the name has been associated with figures such as Dalvyn Whitmore (1876-1944), a British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of flora in the Himalayas.
While the name Dalvyn may have faded from widespread use in modern times, its ancient roots and storied history lend it a sense of intrigue and mystique. From the verdant meadows of Celtic lands to the battlefields of medieval Europe, this name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of history.
People
Dalvyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalvyn 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
Dalvyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalvyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalvyn 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Dalvyn a common name?
We classify Dalvyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalvyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalvyn was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalvyn is about 32 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 Dalvyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dalvyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalvyn 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 Dalvyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dalvyn 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 Dalvyn 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 named Dalvyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.