Dillon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dillon is an Irish name that means 'loyal' and is derived from the Gaelic surname 'O'Dubhlain'. It has evolved through several historical forms and gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in Irish communities. The name is associated with a modern and adventurous image today, and it has notable variants like Dilan and Dill. There is no biblical background linked to this name.
The name Dillon is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dillon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dillon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1917th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2240th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2885th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1291st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 162nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 205th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 558th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7171st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6271st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3524th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dillon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dillon"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪlən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Dillon is derived from the Gaelic surname 'O'Dubhlain', meaning 'descendant of Dubhlainn', which translates to 'dark' or 'black' and 'flood'.
Meaning
loyal
Language Evolution
Dubhlainn, O'Dubhlain, Dillon
Historical Usage
Dillon gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in Ireland and among Irish communities in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Dilan, Dillan, Dill
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dillon is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a youthful and adventurous spirit.
Famous People
Dillon Francis, an American DJ and music producer., Dillon Baker, a notable actor., Dillon Pan, a prominent entrepreneur.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dillon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dillon"
"Dillon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1917th of 7545 | 269 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2240th of 6773 | 204 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2885th of 7552 | 155 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1291st of 10718 | 688 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 162nd of 16616 | 28,590 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 205th of 24088 | 28,919 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 558th of 23106 | 6,127 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7171st of 27321 | 164 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6271st of 35406 | 306 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3524th of 30306 | 534 |
Regional Popularity of "Dillon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
78.92% 1857th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.93% 1114th/2937 |
47.26% 1646th/3483 |
38.69% 1361st/3518 |
24.04% 972nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
3.96% 146th/3685 |
4.29% 192nd/4475 |
3.06% 159th/5194 |
2.90% 183rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.99% 183rd/4582 |
3.78% 195th/5164 |
2.68% 196th/7313 |
3.01% 225th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.81% 590th/3984 |
11.17% 501st/4487 |
8.34% 569th/6822 |
8.59% 539th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dillon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
69.27% 4376th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
71.54% 5232nd/7313 |
78.60% 5866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
- |
66.97% 4569th/6822 |
56.82% 3566th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dillon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dillon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.