Valley or noble friend
Dalin is a rare name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the English surname Daylan or Dallin, meaning 'from the valley,' or a Swedish diminutive of names containing the element 'dal.' It may also be linked to the Germanic name Dalen, implying a noble companion.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Dalin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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