Dylanthomas
A combination of the Welsh name "Dylan", meaning "son of the sea", and the English name "Thomas", meaning "twin".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dylanthomas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dylanthomas today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dylanthomas births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dylanthomas. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dylanthomas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,076
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Dylanthomas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dylanthomas by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dylanthomas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dylanthomas
The given name Dylanthomas is a unique combination of two separate names – Dylan and Thomas. It is not derived from any particular language or culture but rather a modern invention, likely created by combining the names of two famous individuals.
The name Dylan has its roots in the Welsh language, originating from the Welsh elements "dy" meaning "great" and "llan" meaning "land" or "territory." It has been a popular name in Wales for centuries, with records of its use dating back to the 16th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Dylan ail Don, a 6th-century Welsh poet and warrior.
The name Thomas, on the other hand, is of Aramaic origin, derived from the word "te'oma" meaning "twin." It gained widespread popularity after the biblical figure Thomas the Apostle, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. The name has been common throughout Christian communities for centuries.
While the combined name Dylanthomas itself does not have any direct historical references, it is likely a tribute to the renowned Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas (1914-1953). Dylan Thomas was a prominent figure in 20th-century literature, known for his poetic works such as "Under Milk Wood" and "Do not go gentle into that good night."
Other notable individuals who have borne the first name Dylan include Dylan McDermott (born 1961), an American actor known for his roles in television series like "The Practice" and "American Horror Story." Dylan Moran (born 1971) is an Irish comedian and actor, best known for his work on the sitcom "Black Books."
Dylan Sprouse (born 1992) and his twin brother Cole Sprouse (born 1992) are American actors and entrepreneurs who rose to fame as child stars on the Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." Dylan Minnette (born 1996) is an American actor and musician who has appeared in films like "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" and the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why."
While the combination of Dylan and Thomas as a single first name is relatively uncommon, it serves as a unique and modern blend of two historically significant names, potentially honoring the literary legacy of Dylan Thomas while also incorporating the Welsh cultural heritage of the name Dylan.
People
Dylanthomas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dylanthomas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dylanthomas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dylanthomas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dylanthomas going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dylanthomas a common name?
We classify Dylanthomas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dylanthomas most popular?
The single biggest year for Dylanthomas was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dylanthomas is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dylanthomas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dylanthomas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dylanthomas in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dylanthomas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dylanthomas in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dylanthomas can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Dylanthomas?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.