Rising since 2021, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Dylin since 1990
Babies named Dylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 200 |
| 2000s | 66 | 290 |
| 2010s | 68 | 124 |
| 2020s | 5 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Dylin is a modern, unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. Its rank of 8910 in 2025 (with 1 in 213,510 births) reflects its relative rarity, although it has seen a rising trajectory since 2021. The name's peak popularity came in 2003, indicating a small but persistent usage over recent decades. As a variant of Dylan, it fits into the trend of names ending in -in, like Jordin and Kylin. Despite lacking top state concentrations, Dylin represents the ongoing American tradition of creatively respelling established names to create fresh identities.
Dylin is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. It appears to be a respelling or variation of Dylan, a Welsh name of uncertain meaning, combined with the fashionable -in ending seen in names like Jordin and Kylin. Dylin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990 and has seen sporadic use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dyl, Dilly
Sibling names for Dylin
Names that share Dylin's style, for a brother or sister.
