Dillan
Every Dillan since 1975 — 7,387 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dillan
Dillan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,871 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 7,387 American babies have been named Dillan — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 341 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Dillan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dillan 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 | 9 | #10,312 | 28 | #3,871 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,735 | 44 | #2,884 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,617 | 42 | #2,964 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,216 | 60 | #2,358 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,153 | 53 | #2,508 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,536 | 53 | #2,442 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,640 | 50 | #2,596 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,878 | 76 | #1,943 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,886 | 68 | #2,054 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,105 | 103 | #1,590 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,143 | 118 | #1,439 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,601 | 142 | #1,258 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,774 | 129 | #1,330 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,555 | 148 | #1,208 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,645 | 171 | #1,088 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,665 | 200 | #985 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,377 | 283 | #793 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,050 | 241 | #877 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,709 | 254 | #839 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,700 | 269 | #773 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,146 | 272 | #742 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,565 | 306 | #667 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,337 | 297 | #668 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,571 | 256 | #699 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,021 | 260 | #693 |
| 2000 | — | — | 265 | #673 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,061 | 270 | #626 |
| 1990 | — | — | 80 | #1,227 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,988 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,505 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,684 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dillan in 2025?
Dillan ranked #3,871 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dillan?
7,387 babies have been named Dillan in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dillan most popular?
Dillan peaked in 1992, when 341 newborns received the name.
Is Dillan a boy or girl name?
Dillan is used for both: about 5% of babies named Dillan have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Dillan rising or falling?
Dillan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.