Dillan
Dillan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of the sea or born from the waves.
Origin and history
Dillan is a variant spelling of Dylan, a Welsh name traditionally associated with the sea. It gained modern usage as an alternative spelling of the popular classic name. In the United States, it is a recognizable male name with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
6,994 babies in the United States have been named Dillan since 1880. It ranks #1439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1647.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,643 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,703 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,205 |
| 2020-2029 | 280 |
Nicknames
Dill
Fun facts
- In Welsh mythology, Dylan Ail Don was a sea deity whose name translates to son of the wave.
- Dillan arose as an alternative phonetic spelling of Dylan, which gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century.