Dayleen
A variant spelling of the feminine name Dalene, meaning "valley" of Scottish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 438 living Americans carry the first name Dayleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dayleen today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dayleen births was 2019 (95 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dayleen. 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
438
~ 1 in 782,544 Americans
Peak year
2019
95 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,675
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Dayleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dayleen from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 231 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dayleen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dayleen 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 Dayleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dayleens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Dayleen, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dayleen
The name Dayleen is a modern English name with unclear origins. It appears to be a creative combination of the words "day" and "leen," which could be derived from the suffix "-leen" meaning "little" or "small" in various languages. However, there is no definitive evidence of its roots in any specific language or culture.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Dayleen in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively new name, likely coined in the 20th or 21st century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Dayleen are difficult to pinpoint due to its modern nature and limited usage. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history.
Dayleen Townsend (born 1963) is an American author and journalist known for her work on popular culture and entertainment. She has written several books, including "The Unauthorized Biographies" series, which explores the lives of celebrities.
Dayleen Van Graan (born 1984) is a South African actress and model. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular South African soap opera "7de Laan."
Dayleen Massey (born 1989) is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Mercedes Martinez. She has competed in various wrestling promotions, including WWE and Impact Wrestling.
Dayleen Kemp (born 1975) is an Australian businesswoman and entrepreneur. She founded the successful online fashion retailer "The Iconic" and has been recognized for her achievements in the e-commerce industry.
Dayleen Sill (born 1960) is an American painter and mixed media artist. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and collections, and she is known for her vibrant and abstract compositions.
While the name Dayleen is relatively uncommon, these individuals have made their mark in various fields, contributing to the cultural and artistic landscape of their respective countries and beyond.
People
Dayleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dayleen 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
Dayleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dayleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 438 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dayleen 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 782,544 US residents.
Is Dayleen a common name?
We classify Dayleen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 442 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dayleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Dayleen was 2019, when 95 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dayleen is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dayleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dayleen 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.
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.