Dallin

Meaning of Dallin

Dallin is thought to come from an Old English surname meaning 'valley dweller' or 'from the valley'. It's like saying someone is from a specific, peaceful, low-lying area of land.

Dallin has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dallin

After ranking as high as #737 in 2002, Dallin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dallin

• Dallin H. Oaks
  Prominent religious leader, Justice
• Dallin Watum
  Professional football player
• Dallin Adams
  College football coach
• Dallin Johnson
  Professional ice hockey player
• Dallin F. Johnson
  Author and educator

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Questions about the name Dallin

What does the name Dallin mean?

Dallin means dallin is thought to come from an old english surname meaning 'valley dweller' or 'from the valley'. it's like saying someone is from a specific, peaceful, low-lying area of land, and it comes from English origins.

Is Dallin a boy's or a girl's name?

Dallin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dallin?

Dallin did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dallin most popular?

Dallin peaked at #737 in 2002.