Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Declan.
National Rank (2025)
#139
All-Time Peak Rank
#95 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
58,547
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Declan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Declan
According to SSA data, Declan achieved its highest historical rank of #95 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 3,971 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 28.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 46 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Declan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-28.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,971Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
1yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
46Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:27
1960s:70
1970s:53
1980s:145
1990s:1,135
2000s:7,268
2010s:31,107
2020s:18,742
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDec-lan
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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