Dilan
Variation of Dylan, originally from Welsh.
Every Dilan since 1980 — 6,138 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dilan
Dilan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #805 in 2025 with 309 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 6,138 American babies have been named Dilan. Its peak came in 2024, when 414 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Dilan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dilan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 309 | #805 |
| 2024 | — | — | 414 | #662 |
| 2023 | — | — | 344 | #759 |
| 2022 | — | — | 303 | #818 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,874 | 265 | #873 |
| 2020 | — | — | 272 | #839 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,804 | 218 | #979 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,273 | 168 | #1,144 |
| 2017 | — | — | 232 | #918 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,104 | 200 | #1,014 |
| 2015 | — | — | 240 | #904 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,087 | 270 | #837 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,263 | 236 | #883 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,537 | 186 | #1,039 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,746 | 178 | #1,058 |
| 2010 | — | — | 257 | #832 |
| 2009 | — | — | 239 | #881 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,944 | 161 | #1,133 |
| 2007 | — | — | 147 | #1,198 |
| 2006 | — | — | 152 | #1,131 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,004 | 133 | #1,198 |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,931 | 122 | #1,237 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,701 | 138 | #1,113 |
| 2002 | — | — | 89 | #1,444 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,019 | 82 | #1,486 |
| 2000 | — | — | 92 | #1,372 |
| 1995 | — | — | 53 | #1,688 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,763 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,813 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dilan mean?
Variation of Dylan, originally from Welsh.
How popular is the name Dilan in 2025?
Dilan ranked #805 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 309 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dilan?
6,138 babies have been named Dilan in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dilan most popular?
Dilan peaked in 2024, when 414 newborns received the name.
Is Dilan a boy or girl name?
Dilan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dilan rising or falling?
Dilan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.