Dyllon
A modern masculine name originating from Britain as a variant spelling of Dylan.
Name Census estimates that about 1,244 living Americans carry the first name Dyllon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dyllon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dyllon births was 1992 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dyllon. 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.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 275,526 Americans
Peak year
1992
100 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,011
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Dyllon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dyllon from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 612 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dyllon 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 Dyllon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dyllons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Dyllon, while Utah, Oklahoma, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dyllon
The given name Dyllon has its origins in the Welsh language and culture, dating back to the early medieval period around the 6th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Welsh word "dyl," meaning "faithful" or "true," combined with the diminutive suffix "-on." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or a term of endearment for someone who was considered trustworthy or loyal.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "Dyllon" or "Dillon" in various ancient Welsh manuscripts and genealogical records. It was particularly prevalent among the noble families and ruling dynasties of Wales, indicating its association with nobility and prestige.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Dyllon was a Welsh prince and warrior who lived in the late 6th century. He was recorded in the annals of the time as Dyllon ap Rhain, a prominent leader who fought against the invading Saxons and played a crucial role in defending the Welsh territories.
Another notable figure with the name Dyllon was a 9th-century Welsh monk and scholar known as Dyllon of Bangor. He was renowned for his religious writings and his contributions to the preservation of Welsh literature and culture during a turbulent period in the country's history.
In the 11th century, a influential figure named Dyllon ap Cadwgan emerged as a powerful Welsh nobleman and military commander. He was a key figure in the struggle against Norman invaders and played a pivotal role in the Welsh resistance against English dominance.
During the 12th century, a Welsh bard and poet named Dyllon Aylwyn gained recognition for his poetic works celebrating Welsh culture and tradition. His compositions were widely circulated and helped to preserve the rich literary heritage of Wales.
In the 15th century, a renowned Welsh scholar and Renaissance humanist, Dyllon ap Rhys, made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. His translations and commentaries on ancient Greek and Roman texts were highly influential during the Renaissance period.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Dyllon, reflecting its longstanding presence and cultural significance within the Welsh tradition. While the name has evolved and adapted over time, its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, where it emerged as a symbol of loyalty, nobility, and cultural pride among the Welsh people.
People
Dyllon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dyllon 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
Dyllon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dyllon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,244 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dyllon 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 275,526 US residents.
Is Dyllon a common name?
We classify Dyllon as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,267 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dyllon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dyllon was 1992, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dyllon is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dyllon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dyllon 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.
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.