Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Dhilan

Name: Popularity of the name Dhilan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dhilan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#3,512 (2015)

Total Babies

347

5-Yr Trend

-23%

2000

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#3512

Peak Rank

347

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dhilan

Dhilan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 31 Dhilans were born — ranking #3,512 that year. As of 2026, Dhilan ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 347 Dhilans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dhilan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dhilan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhilan

What does the name Dhilan mean?

Dhilan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dhilan in 2026?

In 2026, Dhilan ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Dhilan most popular?

Dhilan reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #3,512 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dhilan most popular?

Dhilan has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dhilan.

Is Dhilan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dhilan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dhilan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dhilan include Nason, Nickolai, Pinchus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dhilan

Dhilan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 347 births in the dataset. Dhilan's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #3,512. Use the chart and map above to compare Dhilan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.