Dillion Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDIL-yun / /ˈdɪl.jən/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: son of the sea; English: from the town of Dillon

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dillion is derived from the Irish surname O'Dubhlainn, which means 'descendant of Dubhlainn'. It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, often associated with a modern and trendy feel.

Trend Summary

Dillion has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

DallinDustinDevonDamonDerrick

Variants

  • Dillon
  • Dylin

International Variants

  • Dillan (Irish)
  • Dillion (English)

Famous people named Dillion

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Fictional characters named Dillion

Dillion is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a friend of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

DylanDeclanDonovanDorianDaxDante

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dillion was first seen in the United States in 1979. Dillion has ranked as high as #895 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Tennessee, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Dillion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dillion (2015)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19796
19807
19815
19828
19838
198410
198512
198620
198732
198833
198937
199079
1991186
1992354
1993275
1994224
1995178
1996176
1997184
1998173
1999172
2000149
2001136
2002121
2003124
2004115
200598
200684
200783
200860
200950
201050
201136
201243
201334
201437
201522
201632
201723
201835
201925
202026
202123
202219
202317
202417