How Many People Are Named Dylan?
428,351
people in the United States are named Dylan
1 in 782 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#163
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1279%
Of US population
Peak Year
2001
16,696 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology
Pronunciation:
DUL-an (Welsh), DIL-ən (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Welsh elements dy meaning "great" and llanw meaning "tide, flow". In Welsh mythology Dylan was a god or hero associated with the sea. He was the son of Arianrhod and was accidentally slain by his uncle Govannon.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 19.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1953 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
53,388
Texas
36,151
New York
30,211
Florida
25,892
Pennsylvania
17,699
Illinois
16,043
Ohio
15,751
New Jersey
13,613
Michigan
12,324
North Carolina
11,886
💡 Fun Facts About "Dylan"
- 7,868 babies were named Dylan in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2001
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1953
- Most popular in California
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