Boy nameCurrently #868 in the USFalling
Dillon
//ˈdɪlən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19926 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dillon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dillon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dillon |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 22 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 52 |
| 1975 | 47 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1977 | 71 |
| 1978 | 69 |
| 1979 | 99 |
| 1980 | 167 |
| 1981 | 161 |
| 1982 | 170 |
| 1983 | 231 |
| 1984 | 275 |
| 1985 | 381 |
| 1986 | 610 |
| 1987 | 707 |
| 1988 | 797 |
| 1989 | 1,038 |
| 1990 | 1,693 |
| 1991 | 3,651 |
| 1992 | 5,083 |
| 1993 | 4,311 |
| 1994 | 3,552 |
| 1995 | 3,051 |
| 1996 | 3,043 |
| 1997 | 2,908 |
| 1998 | 2,856 |
| 1999 | 2,692 |
| 2000 | 2,273 |
| 2001 | 2,155 |
| 2002 | 1,861 |
| 2003 | 2,032 |
| 2004 | 1,980 |
| 2005 | 1,911 |
| 2006 | 1,623 |
| 2007 | 1,569 |
| 2008 | 1,338 |
| 2009 | 1,155 |
| 2010 | 1,071 |
| 2011 | 904 |
| 2012 | 897 |
| 2013 | 821 |
| 2014 | 822 |
| 2015 | 714 |
| 2016 | 706 |
| 2017 | 586 |
| 2018 | 509 |
| 2019 | 463 |
| 2020 | 453 |
| 2021 | 453 |
| 2022 | 415 |
| 2023 | 394 |
| 2024 | 325 |
Dillon through the decades
- Dillon peaked in 1992, when 5,083 babies were named Dillon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Dillon has fallen 59% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Dillon currently ranks #868 in the US and is cooling off.