How Many People Are Named Dalen?
Complete statistics for the name Dalen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dalen is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,894 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 174,203 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 70% of those named Dalen being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 1,972 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dalen Through the Generations
Dalen peaked in popularity in 2001 with 99 births, marking a high point for this relatively new name. Today, the average age of someone named Dalen is 27, with most falling into the under-30 bracket. The name shows a declining trend, indicating it's part of a newer generation of names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dalen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dalen
How Many People Have the Name Dalen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 691 people in the United States currently share the name Dalen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 479,666 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dalen a Common or Rare Name?
Dalen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dalen Mean?
Dalen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dalen in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Dalen Most Popular?
The name Dalen reached peak popularity in 2001, with 99 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dalen?
Approximately 691 people named Dalen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 691. That works out to roughly 1 in 479,666 Americans.
Is Dalen a rare name?
Dalen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 479,666 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dalen mean?
Dalen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dalen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Dalen are male and 1% are female.
When was Dalen most popular?
Dalen peaked in 2001 with 99 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.