Unisex · #6,796 in 2026

Dilynn

Current Rank
#6,796
Peak Rank
#3,723 (2011)
Total Babies
530
5-Yr Trend
-19%
👧 Girl peak #3,723 (530 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,802 (40 total)
👧As Girl Name
2001
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#3723
Peak Rank
530
Total Count
25
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2010
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#8802
Peak Rank
40
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Dilynn

As a girl name

Dilynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 41 Dilynns were born — ranking #3,723 that year. As of 2026, Dilynn ranks #6,796 for girls with 16 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 530 Dilynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dilynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 8 Dilynns were born — ranking #8,802 that year. As of 2026, Dilynn ranks #8,802 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Dilynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dilynn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dilynn

What does the name Dilynn mean?
Dilynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dilynn in 2026?
In 2026, Dilynn ranks #6,796 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Dilynn most popular?
Dilynn reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #3,723 that year with 41 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dilynn most popular?
Dilynn has historically been most popular in Indiana, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dilynn.
Is Dilynn a unisex name?
Yes — Dilynn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 93% of Dilynns assigned female and 7% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dilynn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dilynn include Crystel, Kurstin, Merisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dilynn

Dilynn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 530 births in the dataset. Dilynn's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #3,723. Use the chart and map above to compare Dilynn'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.