Dalys
Of Turkish origin, meaning light or bright.
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Dalys. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Dalys today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalys births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalys. 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 Dalys. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2003 SSA rank
#8,850
Tracked since 1999
Census
Dalys in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 285 people with the first name Dalys, which placed it at #30,528 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,528
National first-name rank
People counted
285
285 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
68.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dalys
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dalys is Hispanic at 68.4%. The next largest groups are White (16.1%) and Black (10.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Dalys described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Dalys at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino68.4% · 195
- White16.1% · 46
- Black or African American10.2% · 29
- Two or more races3.5% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Dalys
Dalys is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 24 total registrations, 7 (29.2%) were male and 17 (70.8%) were female.
Dalys as a male name
- Ranked #8,850 in 2003
- 7 male births in 2003
- Peak: 2003 (7 births)
Dalys as a female name
- Ranked #12,362 in 2001
- 7 female births in 2001
- Peak: 2001 (7 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dalys leans strongly female. 252 people counted with this name were female (90.0%), compared with 28 male bearers (10.0%).
Popularity
Dalys: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dalys from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 19 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
Dalys 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 Dalys 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 Dalys
The given name Dalys has its origins in ancient Lithuania, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Lithuanian word "dalia," which means "fate" or "destiny." The name was particularly popular among the Baltic tribes who inhabited the region now known as Lithuania.
In the early days, the name Dalys was often associated with pagan traditions and beliefs, as the concept of fate played a significant role in the spiritual practices of the ancient Lithuanians. It was believed that each person's destiny was predetermined, and the name served as a reminder of this belief.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalys can be found in the Lietuvių kalbos žodynas (Lithuanian Language Dictionary), published in the 16th century. This historical text mentions the name in connection with various Lithuanian folklore and legends.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Dalys. One of the most prominent figures was Dalys Grybauskaitė (born 1956), a Lithuanian politician who served as the President of Lithuania from 2009 to 2019. Her presidency marked a significant milestone in the country's history, as she was the first woman to hold the highest office.
Another notable figure was Dalys Krištopaitytė (1913-1995), a Lithuanian painter and graphic artist renowned for her contributions to the country's art scene. Her works often depicted scenes from everyday life, capturing the essence of Lithuanian culture and traditions.
In the field of literature, Dalys Mickevičius (1611-1644) was a prominent Lithuanian poet and playwright. His works, written in the Lithuanian language, played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and identity of the Lithuanian people during a time of foreign occupation.
The name Dalys also found its way into religious texts and traditions. In the 17th century, there are records of a nun named Dalys Sabaitytė, who was known for her devotion and service to the Catholic Church in Lithuania.
Another notable figure was Dalys Vytautas (1350-1430), a Lithuanian Grand Duke who ruled over the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from 1401 to 1430. During his reign, he successfully defended the country against numerous invasions and expanded its territories, solidifying Lithuania's position as a major power in the region.
While the name Dalys has its roots in ancient Lithuania, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and languages over time, though its popularity and usage may vary across different regions.
People
Dalys + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalys 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
Dalys: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalys?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalys 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Dalys a common name?
We classify Dalys as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalys most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalys was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalys is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Dalys in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 285 people with the name Dalys, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,528 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Dalys in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Dalys?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Dalys leans strongly female. 252 people counted with this name were female (90.0%), compared with 28 male bearers (10.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Dalys?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Dalys is Hispanic at 68.4%. The next largest groups are White (16.1%) and Black (10.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Dalys most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Dalys in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.4% (195 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Dalys in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dalys a female name?
Yes, 70.8% of people registered as Dalys 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 Dalys still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dalys 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 Dalys 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.
How common is the name Dalys?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Dalys at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.