Dillon
Peaked at #73 nationally in 1992, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1892, Dillon has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Dillon — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2725
in 2020
Current rank
#3228
in 2024
Years tracked
39
1986–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1986, Dillon reached its peak popularity for girls in 2020, ranking #2725 nationally with 61 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4126 (2014) to #3228 (2024) — a 22% improvement.
As of 2024, Dillon ranks #3228 nationally for girls, with 49 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,228 | 49 |
| 2023 | #2,857 | 59 |
| 2022 | #3,000 | 55 |
| 2021 | #3,167 | 51 |
| 2020 | #2,725 | 61 |
| 2019 | #3,622 | 42 |
| 2018 | #3,356 | 47 |
| 2017 | #3,576 | 43 |
Dillon — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#73
in 1992
Current rank
#868
in 2024
Years tracked
115
1892–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1892, Dillon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1992, ranking #73 nationally with 5,063 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #397 (2014) to #868 (2024) — a 54% drop.
As of 2024, Dillon ranks #868 nationally for boys, with 276 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #868 | 276 |
| 2023 | #767 | 335 |
| 2022 | #724 | 360 |
| 2021 | #671 | 402 |
| 2020 | #668 | 392 |
| 2019 | #640 | 421 |
| 2018 | #592 | 462 |
| 2017 | #525 | 543 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dillon most popular?
Dillon was most popular in 1992, when it ranked #73 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dillon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dillon?
At least 65,968 babies have been recorded with the name Dillon in the US since 1892, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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