Total births
936
Unisex name · since 1996
Daelynn
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 936 babies named Daelynn, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5242
- among girls today
- 936
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Daelynn is the #5242 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 936 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Daelynn recorded 936 times among girls since 1996, holding rank #5242 nationally today, ahead of 70% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5242 among girls today
- 936 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Daelynn is currently the #5242 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of girls - 936 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5242
- among girls today
- 936
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Daelynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5242
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 70% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Daelynn was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
49 babies were named Daelynn in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Daelynn compares
936 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Daelynn's all-time total is 145% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Daelynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 936 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 49 | 48 | 19,840 |
Daelynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Daelynn's full recorded timeline at 2011, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 9 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 49 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Daelynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,242
Active since
1996
Daelynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Daelynn popularity over time - boys
64 total births recorded since 2009 (Daelynn as boys' name)
Daelynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Daelynn's strongest decade.
375 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Daelynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 62
1990s
62 births
- 2000s
2000s
342 births
- 2010s
2010s
375 births
- 2020s
2020s
157 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 375 births (40% of all-time use).
How Daelynn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Daelynn's total volume
Daelynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Daelynn by state
Where Daelynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 59 | 6.3% |
| #2 | California | | 49 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 7 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Daelynn's total US births 6.3%
Even split
59 of 936 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daelynn? ▼
936 babies have been named Daelynn since 1996. It currently ranks #5242 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 49 births.
When was Daelynn most popular? ▼
Daelynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 375 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Daelynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daelynn are Texas (59 births), California (49 births), Ohio (10 births).
Is Daelynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Daelynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 936 births, and as a boy's name it has 64 births.
How long has the name Daelynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Daelynn since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Daelynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Daelyn, Daenerys, Daeja, Daesha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daelynn's data
- Daelynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (375 total births) through the 2020s (157) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Daelynns (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daelynn
Nearby Names Like Daelynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daelynn
Daelyn Girl
#2480 1,650 births
Daenerys Girl
#1567 1,472 births
Daeja Girl
746 births
Daesha Girl
674 births
Daena Girl
#13703 638 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daelynn: #5242 Unisex Name - 936 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daelynn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daelynn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.