Dylan
Dylan is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Great sea or son of the sea.
Origin and history
Dylan is a traditional Welsh name derived from elements meaning 'great' and 'sea'. It originates from Welsh mythology as a sea deity and became immensely popular in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a firmly established top-100 boy name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
418,679 babies in the United States have been named Dylan since 1880. It ranks #81 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #40.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.4 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NY (7 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- PA (4.2 %)
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 | 97 |
| 1960-1970 | 684 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,036 |
| 1980-1990 | 14,171 |
| 1990-2000 | 122,074 |
| 2000-2010 | 140,125 |
| 2010-2019 | 96,354 |
| 2020-2029 | 41,138 |
Famous people named Dylan
- Dylan Thomas: Poet, Writer
- Dylan O'Brien: Actor
- Dylan McDermott: Actor
Fun facts
- In the Welsh prose collection the Mabinogion, Dylan Ail Don was a legendary deity associated with the ocean.
- The name gained global cultural prominence through Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, which later inspired musician Bob Dylan.