Dilan
- US rank
- #805
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #662 in 2024
309 babies were named Dilan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 34 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1980–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dilan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,528 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dilan, 309 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dilan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDilan first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #662.
- Then vs nowDilan is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 21,368 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,528.
- TrendDilan has climbed 34 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #805. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDilan is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #526, followed by North Carolina (#539) and Texas (#555). It's in the top 1,000 in 16 states.
About the name Dilan
Dilan is a boy name of French and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Dilan for boys from 1980 to 2025, in 40 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #662 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #805, with 309 babies.
Origin:French namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3 | 746,269 boys |
| 1990s | 29 | 34,388 boys |
| 2000s | 68 | 14,771 boys |
| 2010s | 116 | 8,613 boys |
| 2020s | 184 | 5,430 boys |
Other spellings of Dilan
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Dilan
What is the origin of the name Dilan?
Dilan has French, Irish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Dilan a boy or girl name?
Dilan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dilan?
Dilan ranked #805 for US boys in 2025, given to 309 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#662).