Find out how popular the first name Dillyn has been for the last 33 years (from 1991 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dillyn by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Dillyn is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 65% of people named Dillyn being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 5 male babies born with the name Dillyn.

It's also interesting to see that despite Dillyn being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2023 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Dillyn.

The history of the first name Dillyn

The name Dillyn is a variant of the Irish name Dillon, which itself is derived from the Old Irish Gaelic words "dill" meaning "great" and "an" meaning "descendant" or "child." The name can be traced back to the ancient Irish clan Ó Diolúin, which originated in County Westmeath, Ireland, during the Middle Ages.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name was spelled as Dillón or Dillún, and it was a common surname among members of the powerful Ó Diolúin clan. Over time, the name evolved and took on various spellings, including Dillyn, as it spread to other parts of Ireland and beyond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dillyn can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention several individuals with the surname Dillon or Dillyn, suggesting the name's long-standing presence in Irish history.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the name Dillyn or its variants. In the 16th century, Theobald Dillon (1530-1594) was an Irish soldier and landowner who served as the Lord President of Connaught. Another prominent figure was Sir Lucas Dillon (1588-1628), an Irish politician and soldier who served as a member of the Irish Parliament and fought in the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, John Dillon (1727-1805) was an Irish-American politician and patriot who participated in the American Revolutionary War and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress. Arthur Dillon (1750-1794), a French general of Irish descent, also made a name for himself during the French Revolutionary Wars.

In more recent times, John Dillon (1851-1927) was an Irish nationalist politician and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, while James Dillon (1902-1986) was an Irish Fine Gael politician and former Minister for Agriculture.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Dillyn or its variants, reflecting the name's deep roots in Irish culture and its enduring significance across various eras and regions.

Data source

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