Dylhan
A modern masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Dylhan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dylhan today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dylhan births was 2013 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dylhan. 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 Dylhan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2013
7 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#9,943
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Dylhan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dylhan 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 Dylhan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dylhan
The name Dylhan is thought to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "dyl" meaning "eternal" and "han" meaning "warrior" or "protector." This suggests that the name Dylhan may have been given to individuals who were revered for their strength, courage, and unwavering spirit in battle.
The earliest known record of the name Dylhan can be traced back to a collection of cuneiform tablets found in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, located in modern-day Iraq. These tablets, dating back to around 2300 BC, contain records of various individuals bearing the name Dylhan, indicating that it was in use during the Sumerian civilization.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Dylhan was a Sumerian military commander who lived in the 23rd century BC. He was celebrated for his victories against the invading armies of the neighboring city-states, and his name was inscribed on several victory monuments and temples as a testament to his bravery and leadership.
Another prominent individual with the name Dylhan was a Babylonian scholar and philosopher who lived during the reign of King Hammurabi in the 18th century BC. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and the natural sciences, and his writings were widely studied and referenced by subsequent generations of scholars.
In the ancient Greek world, there is a record of a skilled architect named Dylhan who oversaw the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Athens during the 5th century BC. His most famous work was the design and construction of the Parthenon, one of the most iconic and enduring structures of ancient Greek architecture.
During the Roman Empire, a Roman general named Dylhan was known for his successful military campaigns against the Germanic tribes in the 1st century AD. His victories and strategic leadership helped secure the northern borders of the Roman Empire and earned him widespread acclaim and honors from the emperor.
The name Dylhan also appears in ancient Persian literature, where a legendary warrior-poet bearing this name was celebrated for his bravery in battle and his poetic talents. His works were widely studied and admired by scholars and literary enthusiasts throughout the Persian-speaking world.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse cultural influences associated with the name Dylhan, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various ancient civilizations and regions.
People
Dylhan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dylhan 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
Dylhan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dylhan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dylhan 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Dylhan a common name?
We classify Dylhan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dylhan most popular?
The single biggest year for Dylhan was 2013, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dylhan is about 13 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 Dylhan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dylhan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dylhan 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 Dylhan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dylhan 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 Dylhan 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 common is the name Dylhan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.