Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Dhylan

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#9,639 (2014)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2023

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#9639

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dhylan

Dhylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 7 Dhylans were born — ranking #9,639 that year. As of 2026, Dhylan ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Dhylans 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

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101-500

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Names that sound like Dhylan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dhylan 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 Dhylan

What does the name Dhylan mean?

Dhylan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dhylan in 2026?

In 2026, Dhylan ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dhylan most popular?

Dhylan reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #9,639 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Dhylan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dhylan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dhylan include Falco, Kellam, Sa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dhylan

Dhylan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Dhylan's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #9,639. Use the chart and map above to compare Dhylan'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.