Dilan
Dilan is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Love, heart, or soul (Turkish/Kurdish); alternatively 'son of the sea' as a variant of Dylan.
Origin and history
Dilan is a name of Turkish and Kurdish origins meaning 'love' or 'heart', while also frequently used in the U.S. as a modern spelling variant of the Welsh name Dylan. Its usage in the United States has grown steadily in recent decades, appealing to parents looking for a contemporary sound. It bridges cultural heritage and modern naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
6,034 babies in the United States have been named Dilan since 1880. It ranks #1553 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #750.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- TX (19.8 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- NJ (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 562 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,355 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,185 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,907 |
Famous people named Dilan
- Dilan Yeşilgöz: politician, government official
Fun facts
- While commonly chosen in the U.S. as a phonetic variant of Dylan, Dilan is an established name in Kurdish and Turkish meaning 'heart' or 'love'.
- Nearly a third of all U.S. birth records for Dilan have occurred since 2020, reflecting its recent rise in usage.