Declining since 2014.
Popularity of Dhilan since 2000
Babies named Dhilan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 199 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Dhilan is a modern masculine name that entered U.S. records in 2000, likely as a creative respelling of the well-known name Dylan. Its usage peaked in 2015, then began a gradual decline, with popularity decreasing each year since 2014. Although it has never appeared in the top 1000 names, it saw its strongest use during the 2010s. The name's appeal stems from its similarity to trendy names like Kian and Rohan, while offering a distinctive spelling. No top states were recorded for Dhilan, reflecting its relatively rare status across the country.
Dhilan first appeared in U.S. records around 2000. It may be a respelling of the Welsh name Dylan (meaning 'son of the sea' or 'great tide'), or a modern invented name combining a fashionable sound with an -an ending. Its rise in the 2010s suggests it was inspired by similar-sounding names rather than ancient roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dhil, D
Sibling names for Dhilan
Names that share Dhilan's style, for a brother or sister.
