Declan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Declan is an Irish name derived from 'Deaglán', which means 'full of goodness'. Its historical forms include Deaglán and Declán, showing its evolution over time. The name is associated with Saint Declan and has gained popularity in Ireland since the early medieval period. Today, Declan is viewed as a trendy name with strong cultural roots, and it has notable bearers in various fields.
The name Declan is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Declan has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Declan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4193rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4232nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1972nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 341st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 117th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18570th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4814th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Declan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Declan"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛklən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Declan is derived from the Irish name 'Deaglán', which is believed to come from the word 'deagh', meaning 'good' or 'full of goodness'.
Meaning
full of goodness
Language Evolution
Deaglán, Declán, Declan
Historical Usage
Declan has been used in Ireland since the early medieval period, gaining popularity through the association with Saint Declan, a 5th-century Irish saint.
Variants & Derivatives
Declan, Deaglán, Declán
Modern Popularity & Image
In recent years, Declan has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, often perceived as a trendy and modern name with a strong cultural heritage.
Famous People
Declan Donnelly, Declan Rice, Declan Galbraith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Declan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Declan"
"Declan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4193rd of 7552 | 61 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4232nd of 10718 | 96 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1972nd of 16616 | 564 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 341st of 24088 | 14,183 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 117th of 23106 | 41,061 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18570th of 35406 | 48 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4814th of 30306 | 338 |
Regional Popularity of "Declan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.05% 1402nd/3685 |
25.72% 1151st/4475 |
- |
30.08% 1900th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.85% 314th/4582 |
3.52% 182nd/5164 |
6.91% 505th/7313 |
4.94% 369th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.43% 97th/3984 |
1.83% 82nd/4487 |
2.11% 144th/6822 |
2.07% 130th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Declan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
- |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
87.41% 5486th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Declan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Declan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.