Total births
635
Girls' name · since 1947
Dalana
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 635 babies named Dalana, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 635
- total births
- 1947–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Dalana is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 635 have been recorded since 1947.
Social Security Administration records show Dalana recorded 635 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2023.
- 635 total births
- 1947–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
635 girls have been named Dalana since 1947, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 635
- total births
- 1947–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Dalana was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
19 babies were named Dalana in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Dalana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dalana's full recorded timeline at 1990, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1947, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dalana at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Dalana popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2023
- Peak year (1977)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Dalana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dalana's strongest decade.
133 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Dalana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
70 births
- 1970s
1970s
127 births
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
133 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 133 births (21% of all-time use).
How Dalana 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 Dalana's total volume
Dalana vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dalana by state
Where Dalana concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Dalana's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 635 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dalana? ▼
635 babies have been named Dalana since 1947. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1977 with 19 births.
When was Dalana most popular? ▼
Dalana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 133 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Dalana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dalana are California (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Dalana been used? ▼
Records for Dalana go back to 1947, giving 77 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Dalana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dale, Dallas, Dalia, Daleyza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dalana's data
- Dalana's decade-level peak was the 2000s (133 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dalanas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Dalana
Nearby Names Like Dalana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dalana
Dale Girl
21,887 births
Dallas Girl
#657 15,882 births
Dalia Girl
#859 14,291 births
Daleyza Girl
#457 12,338 births
Dalila Girl
#1331 6,042 births
Compare Dalana side by side: Dalana vs Dale Dalana vs Dallas Dalana vs Dalia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1947–2023 (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. "Dalana: Baby Name Since 1947 - 635 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dalana. 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 Dalana 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.