Dylen
Dylen is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of the sea or born from the waves.
Origin and history
Dylen is a modern spelling variant of the Welsh name Dylan, which stems from elements meaning son of the sea or born from the ocean. While Dylan is extremely popular in the United States, this alternative spelling remains relatively uncommon. It offers a contemporary, phonetic twist on a classic mythology-inspired name.
Popularity in the United States
1,038 babies in the United States have been named Dylen since 1880. It ranks #3646 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59 %)
- TX (23 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IN (4.9 %)
- MI (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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 229 |
| 2000-2010 | 446 |
| 2010-2019 | 312 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Fun facts
- Dylen is a contemporary variant of Dylan, designed to maintain the traditional pronunciation while offering a unique visual style.
- The traditional root name Dylan comes from Welsh mythology, where Dylan Ail Don was a deity associated with the ocean.