Find out how popular the first name Dilyn has been for the last 31 years (from 1992 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dilyn by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Dilyn is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 58% of people named Dilyn being male.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Dilyn.

It's also interesting to see that despite Dilyn being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2022 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Dilyn.

The history of the first name Dilyn

The name Dilyn originates from the Welsh language and culture. It is a modern variation of the Welsh name Dylan, which means "great sea" or "great tide." The name is believed to have derived from the Welsh elements "dy" meaning "great" and "llan" meaning "sea" or "tide."

In Welsh mythology, Dylan was the name of a legendary sea god or sea deity. He was the son of the Welsh mother goddess Arianrhod and was said to have been born with the ability to swim and walk immediately after birth. This connection to the sea and maritime mythology is likely the source of the name's meaning.

The earliest recorded use of the name Dylan dates back to the 16th century in Wales. However, it didn't become a popular name until the 20th century, likely influenced by the fame of the Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), who is considered one of the most influential literary figures of the modern era.

Other notable historical figures with the name Dylan include:

1. Dylan Marlais Thomas (1914-1953), the renowned Welsh poet and writer mentioned above.
2. Dylan Rees (1901-1976), a Welsh rugby union player who played for Wales and the British Lions.
3. Dylan ap Gruffydd (c. 1328-1365), a Welsh landowner and military leader during the Revolt of Owain Glyndŵr.
4. Dylan Cozens (born 1996), a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL).
5. Dylan Hartley (born 1986), an English former rugby union player who captained the England national team.

While the name Dilyn is a more recent variation, it retains the Welsh roots and maritime connections of its predecessor, Dylan. The popularity of this name likely stems from its unique sound, Welsh heritage, and association with the legendary sea god and celebrated poet Dylan Thomas.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Dilyn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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