Dilon
Every Dilon since 1987 — 424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dilon
Dilon 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 1987, 424 American babies have been named Dilon. Its peak came in 2003, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dilon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dilon 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,697 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,007 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,126 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,774 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,559 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,999 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,070 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,692 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,755 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,877 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,499 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,358 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,732 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,687 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,902 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,383 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,820 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,437 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,336 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,459 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dilon in 2025?
Dilon 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 Dilon?
424 babies have been named Dilon in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dilon most popular?
Dilon peaked in 2003, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Dilon a boy or girl name?
Dilon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dilon rising or falling?
Dilon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.