Find out how popular the first name Declyn has been for the last 20 years (from 2004 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Declyn by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Declyn is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 61% of people named Declyn being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 28 male babies and 18 female babies born with the name Declyn.

The history of the first name Declyn

The name Declyn is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Deaglán, which derives from the Old Irish words "deag" meaning "good" and "lán" meaning "full". It is believed to have originated in Ireland as early as the 5th century CE, during the height of Celtic culture and the spread of Christianity in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deaglán can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history dating back to the 15th century. The annals mention a Deaglán mac Laidhgnen who was the abbot of Ardstraw in County Tyrone, Ireland, in the year 789 CE.

In the 9th century, a Deaglán of Ardmore is noted as being a renowned scholar and scribe who studied under the tutelage of the famous Irish monk and scholar, Erard of Ratisbon. He is credited with transcribing and preserving several important early Christian manuscripts and texts.

During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity among Irish Catholic families and appeared in various Irish genealogical records and legal documents. One notable bearer of the name was Deaglán Ó Maoilchonaire, a 14th-century Irish poet and historian from County Sligo, who composed several works on Irish history and genealogy.

In the 16th century, a Deaglán Ó Duibhir was a prominent Irish chieftain and member of the Gaelic nobility in County Donegal. He is recorded as having led a rebellion against English rule in Ireland during the Nine Years' War (1594–1603).

As the name evolved into its anglicized form, Declyn, it became more commonly used outside of Ireland, particularly in English-speaking countries with strong Irish diasporas. One notable bearer of the name was Declyn Connolly (1919–1997), an Irish-American actor and stage performer who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and films throughout the mid-20th century.

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