Daylan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Son of the sea
Meaning of the Name Daylan
Daylan is a modern variant of the name Dylan, which is derived from the Welsh name 'Dylan', meaning 'son of the sea'. It is said to be associated with the mythical sea god Dylan Ail Don, who had symbolic links to the ocean and water. The name has gained popularity in recent years and is often chosen for its trendy and unique sound.
Popularity of the Name Daylan
The popularity for the name Daylan peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 125 births, which ranked number 3,122 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Daylan had the most female births in 2000 with 9, which ranked number 9,872 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 125, which ranked number 1,361 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Daylan has declined slightly over the last ten years from 80 births to 75 births, a decline of -6.25%. Among males, Daylan has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 80 births to 75 births, a decline of -6.25%.
Nationwide Popularity of Daylan
- 20 Year Trend of Daylan: -34.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Daylan: -6.25%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Daylan: -6.25%
Popularity of Daylan by State
For males, Daylan was most popular in Southeastern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Daylan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 | 685 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 5 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Daylan
- Total Births of Daylan: 75 (-0.64%)
- Male Births of Daylan: 75 (-0.64%)
Given the downward trend of Daylan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.64% decrease in total births, for a total of 75 births in 2024. Male births for Daylan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 75 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.64%.