How Many People Are Named Dhilan?

Complete statistics for the name Dhilan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dhilan
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Dhilan means 'leader' in Sanskrit, making it a name with a strong heritage. Only 344 people named Dhilan live in the US today, which is just 1 in 960,674 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority of Dhilan's are under 30, showing its status as a modern, younger generation name.

~344
Living in US
1 in 960,674
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Inspiring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

871
Worldwide Bearers
#275,682
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇮🇳 India
305
🇮🇩 Indonesia
19
🇬🇧 England
14
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
11
🇺🇸 United States
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
344 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
347
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 347 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
82

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dhilan Through the Generations

Dhilan, a name with roots in Sanskrit, has seen its peak popularity in recent years, specifically in 2015 when 31 babies were given this name. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it remains a unique choice for parents looking for something distinctive. With an average age of 14, Dhilan is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 347 under 30 and none over 60, indicating its modernity and appeal to contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15
New York 11

✨ Similar Names to Dhilan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dhilan's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Dhilan

How Many People Have the Name Dhilan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 344 people in the United States currently share the name Dhilan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 960,674 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dhilan a Common or Rare Name?

Dhilan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dhilan Mean?

Dhilan means "leader" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dhilan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Dhilan Most Popular?

The name Dhilan reached peak popularity in 2015, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dhilan?

Approximately 344 people named Dhilan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 347. That works out to roughly 1 in 960,674 Americans.

Is Dhilan a rare name?

Dhilan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 960,674 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dhilan mean?

Dhilan means "leader" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Dhilan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dhilan are male and 0% are female.

When was Dhilan most popular?

Dhilan peaked in 2015 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US344
All-Time Births347
1 in X1 in 960,674
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2015
World Rank#275,682
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.