Declan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Declan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Declan?
Declan is spelled D-E-C-L-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Declan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Declan is commonly interpreted to mean “full of goodness” or “man of prayer.”
- Origin
- Declan is an Irish name that is traditionally associated with Irish Christian heritage.
- Pronunciation
- DEK-lan · 2 syllables
Declan Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,546
Recorded Births17
Rank#139
Recorded Births2,570
- Girls usage rose 1,048 places to #6,546 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #139 and recorded 195 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Declan Mean?
Declan is commonly interpreted to mean “full of goodness” or “man of prayer.”
Origin: Declan is an Irish name that is traditionally associated with Irish Christian heritage.
How Do You Pronounce Declan?
PronunciationDEK-lan
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Declan?
- History
- The name Declan is linked to Saint Declan of Ardmore, an early Irish saint from the early medieval period.
Declan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 17 | #6,546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,570 | #139 |
| 2024 | Girls | 14 | #7,594 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,765 | #132 |
| 2023 | Girls | 30 | #4,565 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,814 | #132 |
| 2022 | Girls | 30 | #4,582 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,345 | #114 |
| 2021 | Girls | 40 | #3,735 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,647 | #106 |
| 2020 | Girls | 31 | #4,358 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,601 | #101 |
| 2019 | Girls | 36 | #4,006 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,971 | #95 |
| 2018 | Girls | 30 | #4,562 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,812 | #101 |
| 2017 | Girls | 40 | #3,769 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,470 | #115 |
| 2016 | Girls | 28 | #4,850 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,623 | #109 |
| 2015 | Girls | 21 | #6,036 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,587 | #112 |
| 2014 | Girls | 16 | #7,302 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,321 | #123 |
When Was Declan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Boys
3,971 recorded births
National rank #95
2018 · Boys
3,812 recorded births
National rank #101
2021 · Boys
3,647 recorded births
National rank #106
2016 · Boys
3,623 recorded births
National rank #109
Where Declan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #66 | 16 |
| DE | #68 | 14 |
| WY | #72 | 6 |
| NH | #74 | 20 |
| PA | #77 | 155 |
| VT | #80 | 6 |
| MA | #82 | 86 |
| ME | #82 | 15 |