How Many People Are Named Dillan?
Complete statistics for the name Dillan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dillan is a very rare male name, with only 7,204 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 45,811 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 74% of those named Dillan being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 7,350 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: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dillan Through the Generations
Dillan peaked in popularity in 1992 with 341 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Dillan is 23, with 5,424 under 30 and 1,926 between 30 and 60. The name's relatively recent rise means it's still seen as fresh and contemporary, with most bearers being part of younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dillan's American roots
📄 About the Name Dillan
How Many People Have the Name Dillan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 152 people in the United States currently share the name Dillan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dillan a Common or Rare Name?
Dillan 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 Dillan Mean?
Dillan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dillan in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Dillan Most Popular?
The name Dillan reached peak popularity in 1992, with 341 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 Dillan?
Approximately 152 people named Dillan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 152. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,180,587 Americans.
Is Dillan a rare name?
Dillan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dillan mean?
Dillan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Dillan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Dillan are male and 5% are female.
When was Dillan most popular?
Dillan peaked in 1992 with 341 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.