Dilan

Dilan - A very unique male name

Dilan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #2609. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dilan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dilan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dilan. The baby boy name Dilan was given to 248 baby boys in 2025, ranking #832 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,912 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dilan peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 648.

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Dilan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dilan is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #535 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,143.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dilan is where you live.

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Dilan origin and meaning

Respelling of Dylan, and a Kurdish name

Uncertain — in US use Dilan is mostly a respelling of Welsh Dylan, but Dilan is also a genuine Kurdish and Turkish name (from dil, 'heart'), used mainly for girls there, so the spelling covers two different names

Dilan enters US boys' data in 1991, in the wake of Dylan's huge 1990s rise, and most American Dilans are Dylans with a lighter spelling. The identical Kurdish name, with its own 'heart' root, is a separate name that shares the page.

Origin uncertain

Dilan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Dilan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dilan, sorted by popularity.

Dylan / Dillon / Dillan / Dallin / Dylon / Daylen / Dillion / Delano / Dyllan / Daylon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Dilan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dilan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dilan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DIL-un · /ˈdɪlən/
In its Kurdish use it is pronounced dee-LAHN

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Dylan — The Welsh name it usually respells, a separate established name
• Dillon — An Irish surname name with a similar sound, a separate established name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1991, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Dilan for Dylan's sound with a leaner, more international look — or, in Kurdish and Turkish families, for a heart-rooted name of their own.

Worth knowing

• Dylan is the spelling nearly everyone will write, and explaining that it is not Dylan is a recurring task