Dillen
Dillen is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Faithful, loyal, or son of the sea.
Origin and history
Dillen is a spelling variant of Dylan or Dillon, originating from Irish and Welsh surname and given name traditions. It is typically understood as meaning 'faithful', 'loyal', or 'son of the sea'. In the United States, it is an uncommon alternate spelling of a widely recognized classic name.
Popularity in the United States
691 babies in the United States have been named Dillen since 1880. It ranks #3985 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55 %)
- IN (20 %)
- OH (12.5 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 306 |
| 2010-2019 | 113 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Fun facts
- Dillen serves as a rare phonetic variant of the traditional Irish surname Dillon and Welsh given name Dylan.