Dylan
Dylan is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of the sea, great tide, or ocean wave.
Origin and history
Dylan is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'dy' (great) and 'llanw' (tide or flow). Historically associated with Welsh mythology as a sea deity, it became extremely popular for boys in the late 20th century and has also seen growing usage for girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
16,272 babies in the United States have been named Dylan since 1880. It ranks #1205 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #603.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.5 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- NY (9 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 300 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,639 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,170 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,198 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,875 |
Famous people named Dylan
- Dylan Dreyer: Meteorologist, Television Host
- Dylan Gelula: Actress
Fun facts
- In the Mabinogion, Dylan Ail Don was a legendary sea deity whose name translates to 'son of the wave.'
- While historically male, Dylan has experienced notable unisex crossover in the United States since the late 1980s.