Dillion
Every Dillion since 1979 — 3,661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dillion
Dillion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,446 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 3,661 American babies have been named Dillion. Its peak came in 1992, when 354 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 Dillion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dillion 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,446 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,290 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,891 | 17 | #5,514 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,074 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,401 |
| 2020 | — | — | 26 | #3,947 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,143 |
| 2018 | — | — | 35 | #3,259 |
| 2017 | — | — | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,461 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,433 |
| 2014 | — | — | 37 | #3,051 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,206 |
| 2012 | — | — | 43 | #2,785 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,125 |
| 2010 | — | — | 50 | #2,478 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50 | #2,537 |
| 2008 | — | — | 60 | #2,212 |
| 2007 | — | — | 83 | #1,774 |
| 2006 | — | — | 84 | #1,688 |
| 2005 | — | — | 98 | #1,480 |
| 2004 | — | — | 115 | #1,297 |
| 2003 | — | — | 124 | #1,192 |
| 2002 | — | — | 121 | #1,171 |
| 2001 | — | — | 136 | #1,062 |
| 2000 | — | — | 149 | #993 |
| 1995 | — | — | 178 | #803 |
| 1990 | — | — | 79 | #1,242 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,862 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dillion in 2025?
Dillion ranked #5,446 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dillion?
3,661 babies have been named Dillion in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dillion most popular?
Dillion peaked in 1992, when 354 newborns received the name.
Is Dillion a boy or girl name?
Dillion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dillion rising or falling?
Dillion is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.