Declan is a distinctive choice, ranked #371 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Declan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#371
US Rank #131
About the Name Declan
Declan is holding steady in the rankings at #371. It reached its peak of #66 in 2000 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 9 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Declan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #131, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Declan
Unlikely. With around 116 UK babies named Declan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Declan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Declan has held a stable position around #371 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #66 in 2000 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Declan is more popular in the US (#131) than in the UK (#371). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Declan include: Declan Curry — Declan Gerald Curry is a Northern Irish freelance journalist, news presenter and businessman, best known as the former business correspondent for BBC...; Declan Meredith — Declan Meredith is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Brumbies.; Declan Quinn — Declan Quinn is an American cinematographer..
Declan appears in the US top 500 at #131 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
116
UK babies named Declan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Declan
Likely around 1 other Declan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Declan Gerald Curry is a Northern Irish freelance journalist, news presenter and businessman, best known as the former business correspondent for BBC Breakfast.
Declan Farmer is an American ice sled hockey player and Paralympic gold medalist. He won a gold medal in ice sled hockey at the 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Declan Doyle is an American professional football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears in 2025.
Declan Evans Cronin is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins.