Dalen
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Dalen
Dalen is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Old English origins. In Old Norse, 'dalr' means 'valley,' making Dalen literally translate to 'from the valley' or 'valley dweller.' The name also appears in Old English with similar meaning. Dalen has maintained consistent but modest usage in the United States and is more common in Scandinavian countries. The name conveys a natural, earthy quality with a modern sound. It fits well with contemporary trends favoring short, strong-sounding boys' names with historical roots. Dalen strikes a balance between familiarity and uniqueness—recognizable in form but not overly common. The name evokes images of natural landscapes and carries connotations of steadfastness and groundedness, qualities many parents might wish for their sons.
Dalen is also given to girls.
Pronounced DAY-lun.
As of October 2026, Dalen ranked #17100 for girls in US births in 2005 and #5910 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #10764 for girls in 1984 and #1316 for boys in 2001.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,569 | 21 | 10.9 |
| 2015 | #3,529 | 31 | 16.2 |
| 2016 | #3,376 | 33 | 17.4 |
| 2017 | #4,626 | 21 | 11.3 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,815 | 28 | 15.6 |
| 2020 | #4,449 | 22 | 12.7 |
| 2021 | #3,663 | 30 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | #4,006 | 27 | 15.5 |
| 2023 | #3,907 | 28 | 16.4 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |