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Dallin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAL-in /ˈdæl.ɪn/High

Meaning: From an English surname — 'dale/valley dweller' readings — beloved in Latter-day Saint naming (Dallin H. Oaks)Low

In 30 seconds: Valley-born, Utah-raised: Dallin — the dale-dweller surname — became an LDS staple honoring sculptor Cyrus Dallin and leader Dallin H. Oaks.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname — 'dale/valley dweller' readings — beloved in Latter-day Saint naming (Dallin H. Oaks)
U.S. rank (2024)#3803 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,162

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219712024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dallin comes from an English surname — dale/valley-dweller readings (debated, which we note) — boosted by sculptor Cyrus Dallin and apostle Dallin H. Oaks into Latter-day Saint favorite status.

It registers regionally in records. Rare nationally, dale at the root, and temple-topped.

Did you know? Cyrus Dallin sculpted the angel Moroni atop the Salt Lake Temple — his surname rang so true that Utah nurseries adopted it wholesale.
Overall data confidence 65%
Surname references — Dallin — readings debated

Variations

DallenDalinDallon

Nicknames

Dal

Famous Bearers

  • ★Cyrus Dallin (1861–1944)
    American sculptor of the angel Moroni (surname bearer).

If you like Dallin…

Dalton— the 'dale town' brother surname
Dallas— a fellow dale-rooted place-name
Declan— the companion two-beat favorite
Callen— a sister modern -llen pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dallin mean?

Dallin is an English surname read as 'dale/valley dweller'; readings are debated.

How do you pronounce Dallin?

It's said DAL-in /ˈdæl.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dallin a boy or girl name?

Dallin is a boy's name.

How popular is Dallin?

Dallin is a rare name nationally, familiar in Utah.