Declan
Peaked at #95 nationally in 2019, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1951, Declan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Declan — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3754
in 2021
Current rank
#7662
in 2024
Years tracked
17
2001–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 2001, Declan reached its peak popularity for girls in 2021, ranking #3754 nationally with 40 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7401 (2014) to #7662 (2024) — a 3% drop.
As of 2024, Declan ranks #7662 nationally for girls, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,662 | 14 |
| 2023 | #4,585 | 30 |
| 2022 | #4,613 | 30 |
| 2021 | #3,754 | 40 |
| 2020 | #4,373 | 31 |
| 2019 | #4,031 | 36 |
| 2018 | #4,585 | 30 |
| 2017 | #3,791 | 40 |
Declan — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#95
in 2019
Current rank
#131
in 2024
Years tracked
67
1951–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1951, Declan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2019, ranking #95 nationally with 3,971 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #122 (2014) to #131 (2024) — a 7% drop.
As of 2024, Declan ranks #131 nationally for boys, with 2,758 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #131 | 2,758 |
| 2023 | #132 | 2,814 |
| 2022 | #114 | 3,344 |
| 2021 | #106 | 3,646 |
| 2020 | #102 | 3,601 |
| 2019 | #95 | 3,971 |
| 2018 | #101 | 3,812 |
| 2017 | #115 | 3,469 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Declan most popular?
Declan was most popular in 2019, when it ranked #95 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Declan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Declan?
At least 56,351 babies have been recorded with the name Declan in the US since 1951, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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