Dyland
Dyland is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of the sea or great wave.
Origin and history
Dyland is a modern spelling variant of the classic Welsh name Dylan, altered by adding a final 'd'. In Welsh mythology, Dylan is a sea deity associated with the ocean waves. The name sees moderate, niche usage in the United States as an alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
969 babies in the United States have been named Dyland since 1880. It ranks #3712 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1774.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.1 %)
- CA (18.8 %)
- NY (17.2 %)
- FL (11.9 %)
- NJ (9 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 704 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Fun facts
- Dyland adds a silent or soft final 'd' to the traditional Welsh name Dylan.
- The root name Dylan belongs to Dylan Ail Don, a figure in medieval Welsh mythology related to the sea.