UK boy's name
Daylan
Of Irish origin meaning "valley dweller" or "descendant of the valley".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daylan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Daylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Daylan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daylan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Daylan.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Daylan mean?
The name Daylan is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, deriving from the word "dala," which means "to guide" or "to lead." The name's roots can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, where it was commonly used during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daylan can be found in ancient Islamic texts and historical accounts, where it was often associated with individuals renowned for their leadership qualities or their role as guides in various fields, such as religion, academia, or exploration.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Daylan. One such individual was Daylan al-Farisi (905-986), a renowned Persian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and logic during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent figure was Daylan ibn Abi'l-Fawaris (1030-1121), a celebrated Arab poet and writer from Andalusia, whose works were widely admired and studied throughout the Muslim world.
In the 13th century, Daylan al-Tusi (1201-1274) was a renowned Persian theologian, philosopher, and astronomer who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of celestial mechanics and helped advance the understanding of planetary motion.
During the Ottoman Empire, Daylan Pasha (1515-1598) was a prominent military leader and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political position in the Ottoman government, under Sultan Murad III.
In more recent times, Daylan Candela (1942-2019) was a notable American artist and sculptor, known for his intricate and thought-provoking works that explored themes of identity, culture, and the human condition.
While the name Daylan may have its origins in the Arabic language, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with individuals from various backgrounds and regions adopting it throughout history, each leaving their own indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daylan over time
The chart below shows babies named Daylan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daylan, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daylan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daylan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3131 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Daylan
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Daylan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daylan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Daylan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daylan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Daylan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daylan?
Of Irish origin meaning "valley dweller" or "descendant of the valley".
How many people are called Daylan in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Daylan across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.