Dyllon
Dyllon is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Son of the sea or great tide.
Origin and history
Dyllon is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Welsh name Dylan, meaning 'son of the sea.' While Dylan remains extremely popular, Dyllon offers a less common visual style. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a rare masculine name since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,267 babies in the United States have been named Dyllon since 1880. It ranks #3431 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.2 %)
- CA (32.9 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- MI (3.6 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 612 |
| 2000-2010 | 480 |
| 2010-2019 | 136 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Nicknames
Dyl
Fun facts
- The original name Dylan appears in the Mabinogion, a collection of medieval Welsh tales, as a sea deity.
- The double 'l' spelling gives the name a unique visual pattern while retaining its familiar pronunciation.