Dylan
Peaked at #19 nationally in 2003, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1953, Dylan has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Dylan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#354
in 2017
Current rank
#696
in 2024
Years tracked
57
1967–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1967, Dylan reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #354 nationally with 894 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #394 (2014) to #696 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Dylan ranks #696 nationally for girls, with 404 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #696 | 404 |
| 2023 | #650 | 451 |
| 2022 | #571 | 525 |
| 2021 | #567 | 536 |
| 2020 | #497 | 616 |
| 2019 | #436 | 729 |
| 2018 | #398 | 776 |
| 2017 | #354 | 894 |
Dylan — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#19
in 2003
Current rank
#28
in 2024
Years tracked
72
1953–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1953, Dylan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2003, ranking #19 nationally with 15,703 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #29 (2014) to #28 (2024) — a 3% improvement.
As of 2024, Dylan ranks #28 nationally for boys, with 7,464 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #28 | 7,464 |
| 2023 | #34 | 7,072 |
| 2022 | #42 | 6,738 |
| 2021 | #44 | 6,762 |
| 2020 | #42 | 6,855 |
| 2019 | #39 | 7,555 |
| 2018 | #31 | 8,610 |
| 2017 | #29 | 9,315 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dylan most popular?
Dylan was most popular in 2003, when it ranked #19 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dylan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dylan?
At least 428,351 babies have been recorded with the name Dylan in the US since 1953, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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