Dalen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
A Scandinavian name meaning 'the valley'.
Meaning of the Name Dalen
Dalen is a Scandinavian name which means 'the valley'. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'dalr', meaning 'valley' or 'dale'. The name is often associated with a peaceful and scenic landscape, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. In Scandinavian culture, Dalen is also seen as a symbol of harmony and connection to the earth.
Popularity of the Name Dalen
The popularity for the name Dalen peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 99 births, which ranked number 3,110 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Dalen had the most female births in 1995 with 6, which ranked number 11,783 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 99, which ranked number 1,316 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dalen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 27 births, a decline of -15.63%. Among males, Dalen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 27 births, a decline of -15.63%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dalen
- 20 Year Trend of Dalen: -63.01%
- 10 Year Trend of Dalen: -15.63%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dalen: -15.63%
Popularity of Dalen by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dalen. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dalen in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dalen is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dalen
- Total Births of Dalen: 27 (-1.68%)
- Male Births of Dalen: 27 (-1.68%)
Given the downward trend of Dalen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.68% decrease in total births, for a total of 27 births in 2024. Male births for Dalen have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 27 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.68%.