Dylan
Dylan is a Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean,' derived from the Welsh words 'dy' (great) and 'llanw' (tide/flow). In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a legendary sea god associated with waves and the ocean's power.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,848. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 9,792
- 2012: 10,001
- 2013: 10,127
- 2014: 10,416
- 2015: 10,298
- 2016: 9,720
- 2017: 9,315
- 2018: 8,610
- 2019: 7,555
- 2020: 6,857
- 2021: 6,767
- 2022: 6,745
- 2023: 7,074
- 2024: 7,487
- 2025: 6,208
- 2026 (projected): 5,848
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Strong cultural connection to Welsh heritage and mythology
- •Popular across multiple countries while maintaining unique character
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
418,679
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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