Dillinger
Every Dillinger since 1992 — 417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dillinger
Dillinger is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,121 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 417 American babies have been named Dillinger. Its peak came in 2011, when 36 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 Dillinger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dillinger year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,121 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,695 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,200 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,342 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,150 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,631 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,836 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,532 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,825 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,589 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,818 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,434 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,127 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,124 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,143 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,319 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,841 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,740 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,044 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,256 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,327 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,903 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,130 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,587 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,834 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dillinger in 2025?
Dillinger ranked #9,121 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dillinger?
417 babies have been named Dillinger in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dillinger most popular?
Dillinger peaked in 2011, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Dillinger a boy or girl name?
Dillinger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dillinger rising or falling?
Dillinger is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.