Dhilan
Every Dhilan since 2000 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dhilan
Dhilan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 2000, 347 American babies have been named Dhilan. Its peak came in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dhilan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dhilan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,211 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,689 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,218 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,619 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,829 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,041 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,321 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,659 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,535 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,170 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,994 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,304 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,918 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,922 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,149 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,765 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,494 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,593 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,491 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,326 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,044 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,670 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,065 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,829 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dhilan in 2025?
Dhilan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dhilan?
347 babies have been named Dhilan in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dhilan most popular?
Dhilan peaked in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Dhilan a boy or girl name?
Dhilan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dhilan rising or falling?
Dhilan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.