Dyllan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dyllan is a name of Welsh origin, meaning 'son of the sea.' It evolved from the name Dylan and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly influenced by notable figures like Dylan Thomas. The name conveys traits of creativity and artistic flair, with no biblical significance.
The name Dyllan is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Dyllan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dyllan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1577th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1225th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3176th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14169th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6394th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8642nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dyllan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dyllan"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪlən/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
Dyllan is derived from the Welsh name 'Dylan,' which means 'son of the sea' or 'born from the sea.' The name is composed of the elements 'dy' (great) and 'llanw' (flow, tide).
Meaning
son of the sea
Language Evolution
Dylan, Dyllan
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially after the fame of poet Dylan Thomas, which helped to popularize the Welsh name outside of Wales.
Variants & Derivatives
Dylan, Dyllan, Dylanne
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dyllan is seen as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Dyllan McGee, Dyllan Burnside
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dyllan"
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 "Dyllan"
"Dyllan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1577th of 16616 | 798 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1225th of 24088 | 2,053 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3176th of 23106 | 439 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14169th of 27321 | 46 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6394th of 35406 | 299 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8642nd of 30306 | 148 |
Regional Popularity of "Dyllan" by Generation for Male 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) |
32.81% 1209th/3685 |
43.31% 1938th/4475 |
27.69% 1438th/5194 |
24.73% 1562nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.56% 1263rd/4582 |
27.17% 1403rd/5164 |
18.62% 1362nd/7313 |
15.29% 1141st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
43.23% 2949th/6822 |
39.07% 2452nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dyllan" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dyllan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dyllan" 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.