Dillon
Dillon is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Like a lion, or descendant of Duilleachán (meaning faithful or blind).
Origin and history
Dillon is a masculine given name of Irish and Old Norse origin, derived from the surname Dillon (from Ó Duilleacháin or the French/Norse name Dillean). It gained widespread usage in the United States starting in the late 20th century. The name is often viewed as an alternative spelling of the Welsh name Dylan.
Popularity in the United States
65,225 babies in the United States have been named Dillon since 1880. It ranks #427 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #721.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 127 |
| 1920-1930 | 169 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 92 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 483 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,501 |
| 1990-2000 | 32,661 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,708 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,170 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,024 |
Famous people named Dillon
- Dillon Francis: DJ, Record Producer
- Dillon Gee: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- While commonly associated with Irish heritage, the surname Dillon also entered English history via Hiberno-Norman settlers derived from French and Norse roots.
- Dillon experienced a surge in popularity in the United States during the 1990s alongside similar-sounding names like Dylan.