Declan name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Declan
Story and style
Declan is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Declan is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank58th in 2009
Listed years6/18 years
TrendLimited Data
First listed2008
StyleLess Common
Length6 letters
More about Declan
Background notes
What style of name is Declan?
Declan feels less common. It sits naturally beside names like Jasper: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Declan ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Declan was most recently listed at 82nd in 2015, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 6 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not in top 100 |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | Not in top 100 |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | Not in top 100 |
| 2020 | Not in top 100 |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | 82nd |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | 82nd |
| 2011 | 79th |
| 2010 | 85th |
| 2009 | 58th |
| 2008 | 69th |