Dylan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Son of the Sea; Tide
Background: The name Dylan originates from the Welsh word 'dy,' meaning 'great,' and 'llanw,' meaning 'tide.' This name is often interpreted as 'son of the sea' or 'tidal.' The name has roots in Old Celtic, linking it to ancient maritime themes.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#82
Total births
428,351
Most popular decade
2000s
(432,873 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1 ranks)
Years in Top 100
35
First recorded year
1953
Gender usage
96.3% male
3.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1953
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,425
- Peak year
- 2001
- Peak year births
- 16,497
- Peak rank
- #21
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7,464
- Recent rank
- #28
Female
- First year
- 1967
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #6,802
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak year births
- 894
- Peak rank
- #354
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 404
- Recent rank
- #695
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).