From the valley; prideful
Dallen is likely a modern variation of the English surname Dallin, which originates from the Old English word 'dael' meaning valley. It may also be linked to the Irish surname Dallán, meaning 'little blind one'. In some contexts, it is interpreted as a variant of the Germanic name Dallin, associated with pride or loftiness.
Less common today
Dallen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,116 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American serial killer
