Dylin
Dylin is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of the sea, great tide, or wave.
Origin and history
Dylin is a modern variant spelling of the traditional Welsh name Dylan. Etymologically derived from Welsh elements meaning 'great' and 'tide' or 'wave', it carries maritime associations. In the United States, it remains a rare alternative spelling for boys.
Popularity in the United States
641 babies in the United States have been named Dylin since 1880. It ranks #4035 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40 %)
- FL (20 %)
- MI (20 %)
- OH (20 %)
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 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 290 |
| 2010-2019 | 124 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Fun facts
- The original name Dylan appears in medieval Welsh mythology as a sea deity or figure associated with the ocean.
- Dylin is a contemporary phonetic variation of Dylan, which gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century.