Declan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #712 in 1998 with 234 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 3,971 births ranking #95. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 122.9%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 8,168 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.