At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025 (boys)
- #4,539 (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025 (boys)
- 22 (<0.01% of boys)
- As a girl name
- #6,546 in 2025 (17 babies)Peak #4,548 in 2020
- Trend (boys)
- Slipping #3,570 in 2020 to #4,539 in 2025
- Peak (boys)
- #2,885 in 2016
- First recorded
- 2004 (as a girl name; 2007 as a boy name)
Meaning of Declyn
Declyn, pronounced DEK-lin, is a fresh twist on the venerable Irish name Declan—derived from the Gaelic Deaglán, meaning “full of goodness” or “man of prayer.” In Indian tradition, where a name is often regarded as a guiding mantra, Declyn resonates with warmth and purpose—equally at ease in a Diwali puja, a family gathering over chai, or a serene church ceremony. Its unisex appeal and the playful sparkle of its “y” reflect modern sensibilities, offering both simplicity and flair (and, as a light-hearted bonus, it won’t leave anyone tongue-tied during a spirited Holi celebration). Like the soft glow of an early morning sun, Declyn suggests a life illuminated by kindness, integrity, and the promise of new beginnings.
How to pronounce Declyn
English
- Pronounced DEK-lin /ˈdɛklɪn/
Popularity of Declyn in the U.S.
Declyn was the #4,539 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 22 babies. It peaked at #2,885 in 2016. It first appears in the records in 2004, as a girl name, and was the #6,546 girl name in 2025, with 17 babies.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Boys year by year, 2007–2025 18 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 4,539 | ▲ 528 |
| 2024 | 19 | 5,067 | ▼ 1,184 |
| 2023 | 28 | 3,883 | ▼ 471 |
| 2022 | 34 | 3,412 | ▼ 338 |
| 2021 | 39 | 3,074 | ▲ 496 |
| 2020 | 30 | 3,570 | ▲ 224 |
| 2019 | 28 | 3,794 | ▼ 851 |
| 2018 | 40 | 2,943 | ▲ 643 |
| 2017 | 30 | 3,586 | ▼ 701 |
| 2016 | 41 | 2,885 | ▲ 628 |
| 2015 | 31 | 3,513 | ▲ 19 |
| 2014 | 30 | 3,532 | ▲ 221 |
| 2013 | 27 | 3,753 | ▲ 1,282 |
| 2012 | 18 | 5,035 | ▼ 213 |
| 2011 | 19 | 4,822 | ▲ 1,876 |
| 2010 | 12 | 6,698 | ▲ 3,166 |
| 2009 | 7 | 9,864 | back (not recorded in 2008) |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | new |
Girls year by year, 2004–2025 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 6,546 | ▼ 584 |
| 2024 | 20 | 5,962 | ▲ 447 |
| 2023 | 18 | 6,409 | ▼ 180 |
| 2022 | 19 | 6,229 | ▼ 1,138 |
| 2021 | 25 | 5,091 | ▼ 543 |
| 2020 | 29 | 4,548 | ▲ 2,477 |
| 2019 | 16 | 7,025 | ▼ 2,463 |
| 2018 | 30 | 4,562 | ▲ 776 |
| 2017 | 24 | 5,338 | ▲ 848 |
| 2016 | 20 | 6,186 | ▼ 533 |
| 2015 | 23 | 5,653 | ▲ 340 |
| 2014 | 21 | 5,993 | ▲ 5,007 |
| 2013 | 9 | 11,000 | ▼ 3,544 |
| 2012 | 16 | 7,456 | ▲ 3,725 |
| 2011 | 9 | 11,181 | back (not recorded in 2010) |
| 2009 | 6 | 15,242 | back (not recorded in 2005–2008) |
| 2004 | 5 | 16,099 | new |