Dylon
Every Dylon since 1973 — 4,517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dylon
Dylon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,322 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 4,517 American babies have been named Dylon. Its peak came in 1992, when 258 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 Dylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dylon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,322 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,113 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,926 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,601 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,179 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,584 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,842 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,316 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3,139 |
| 2016 | 45 | #2,697 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,693 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,520 |
| 2013 | 50 | #2,472 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,162 |
| 2011 | 73 | #1,910 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1,577 |
| 2009 | 118 | #1,426 |
| 2008 | 111 | #1,479 |
| 2007 | 124 | #1,354 |
| 2006 | 171 | #1,049 |
| 2005 | 177 | #980 |
| 2004 | 214 | #832 |
| 2003 | 188 | #893 |
| 2002 | 177 | #910 |
| 2001 | 207 | #808 |
| 2000 | 225 | #751 |
| 1995 | 199 | #763 |
| 1990 | 63 | #1,412 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,464 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,532 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dylon in 2025?
Dylon ranked #7,322 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dylon?
4,517 babies have been named Dylon in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dylon most popular?
Dylon peaked in 1992, when 258 newborns received the name.
Is Dylon a boy or girl name?
Dylon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dylon rising or falling?
Dylon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.