Dilan

Dilan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name#805 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Dilan

  • A male given name.

Etymology

Variation of Dylan, originally from Welsh.

How popular is Dilan?

#805boys, 2025
309U.S. babies in 2025
#662peak rank (2024)
6,138babies since 1880

Since 1880, 104 girls and 6,034 boys in the U.S. have been named Dilan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7701 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #662 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #805 for boys, with 309 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dilan FAQ

What does the name Dilan mean?

A male given name. Variation of Dylan, originally from Welsh.

How popular is the name Dilan?

Since 1880, 104 girls and 6,034 boys in the U.S. have been named Dilan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7701 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #662 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #805 for boys, with 309 babies given the name.

Is Dilan a boy or girl name?

Dilan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 104 girls and 6,034 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.