Declan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4613 in 2022 with 30 recorded births. This places Declan in the top 26% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 40 births ranking #3791. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 54,625 girls born was named Declan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.