Dylan
Every Dylan since 1953 — 434,951 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dylan
Dylan is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #41 in 2025 with 6,208 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 434,951 American babies have been named Dylan. Its peak came in 2001, when 16,696 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 338 | #808 | 6,208 | #41 |
| 2024 | 409 | #694 | 7,487 | #28 |
| 2023 | 451 | #651 | 7,074 | #34 |
| 2022 | 525 | #572 | 6,745 | #42 |
| 2021 | 536 | #567 | 6,767 | #44 |
| 2020 | 616 | #497 | 6,857 | #42 |
| 2019 | 729 | #436 | 7,555 | #39 |
| 2018 | 776 | #398 | 8,610 | #31 |
| 2017 | 894 | #354 | 9,315 | #29 |
| 2016 | 842 | #394 | 9,720 | #32 |
| 2015 | 815 | #399 | 10,298 | #27 |
| 2014 | 828 | #394 | 10,416 | #29 |
| 2013 | 613 | #490 | 10,127 | #29 |
| 2012 | 595 | #512 | 10,001 | #31 |
| 2011 | 598 | #496 | 9,792 | #33 |
| 2010 | 508 | #576 | 10,520 | #31 |
| 2009 | 546 | #559 | 11,373 | #30 |
| 2008 | 581 | #527 | 11,710 | #31 |
| 2007 | 420 | #693 | 12,811 | #29 |
| 2006 | 380 | #735 | 13,171 | #26 |
| 2005 | 468 | #608 | 13,782 | #24 |
| 2004 | 620 | #475 | 14,852 | #19 |
| 2003 | 572 | #502 | 15,703 | #19 |
| 2002 | 256 | #883 | 14,821 | #23 |
| 2001 | 199 | #1,068 | 16,497 | #21 |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,436 | 15,405 | #24 |
| 1995 | 174 | #1,040 | 12,091 | #34 |
| 1990 | 77 | #1,850 | 4,414 | #83 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,648 | 1,331 | #188 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,573 | 822 | #265 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,671 | 454 | #366 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,504 | 314 | #457 |
| 1965 | — | — | 47 | #1,084 |
| 1960 | — | — | 39 | #1,257 |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,336 |
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Famous people named Dylan
- Dylan Thomas Writer · 1914–1953
- Dylan McDermott Actor · b. 1961
- Dylan O'Brien Actor · b. 1991
- Dylan Baker Actor · b. 1959
- Dylan Walsh Actor · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dylan in 2025?
Dylan ranked #41 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6,208 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dylan?
434,951 babies have been named Dylan in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dylan most popular?
Dylan peaked in 2001, when 16,696 newborns received the name.
Is Dylan a boy or girl name?
Dylan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dylan rising or falling?
Dylan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dylan?
Well-known people named Dylan include Dylan Thomas (writer), Dylan McDermott (actor), Dylan O'Brien (actor).