Declan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1031 in 1997 with 124 recorded births. This places Declan in the top 10% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 3,971 births ranking #95. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.1%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 15,202 boys born was named Declan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Declan is a much-loved Irish name with deep saintly roots and a clean modern sound. Its exact literal meaning is not explained the same way by every source, but its Irish identity is very secure.
The name is especially associated with Saint Declan, an early Irish saint. Its international popularity has grown because it feels distinctly Irish while still being easy to say and spell.