Dillon Boy

Popularity: #690 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DIL-un //ˈdɪlən//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: 'descendant of the dark one'; English: 'from the town of Dillon'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dillon has its roots in the Irish surname "Ó Duilleáin," which means "descendant of Duilleán." The name "Duilleán" itself is derived from the word "duille," meaning "leaf" in Old Irish, suggesting a connection to nature. The transition of the name into English occurred through the anglicization of Irish surnames during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly as Irish emigrants settled in English-speaking countries.

The phonetic spelling "Dillon" became more common as it adapted to English pronunciation and orthographic conventions. Historically, the name Dillon has been associated with several notable figures, particularly in Ireland.

One significant milestone is the presence of the Dillon family in the 12th century, who were prominent in the region of Meath. The Dillons were part of the Anglo-Norman aristocracy and played a role in the complex socio-political landscape of medieval Ireland.

The name also appears in various historical texts and genealogies, reflecting its longstanding presence in Irish history. Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and scholars throughout the centuries, contributing to its cultural significance.

Culturally, the name Dillon carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the natural world due to its etymological roots. The imagery of leaves and nature may evoke themes of growth and renewal, which have resonated through Irish folklore and tradition.

The name has also been linked to various literary works and characters, further embedding it in cultural narratives. While diminutive forms such as "Dill" may exist, the name Dillon itself has maintained a distinct identity throughout its historical journey.

Famous people named Dillon

In this section, you will find notable people named Dillon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dillon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Dillon Francis is a DJ and music producer best known for Get Low, Say Less, and Anywhere.

Fictional characters named Dillon

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Dillon is a fictional character from the video game series Dead Space. He is a member of the EarthGov military and plays a significant role in the events surrounding the Necromorph outbreak.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dillon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dillon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dillon was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Dillon has ranked as high as #143 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Dillon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dillon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dillon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dillon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 294 253 41
2024 329 280 49
2023 395 336 59
2022 415 360 55
2021 454 403 51
2020 453 392 61
2019 463 421 42
2018 510 463 47
2017 586 543 43
2016 707 670 37
2015 714 686 28
2014 823 787 36
2013 821 795 26
2012 897 872 25
2011 904 878 26
2010 1,071 1,055 16
2009 1,155 1,131 24
2008 1,338 1,308 30
2007 1,569 1,549 20
2006 1,624 1,610 14
2005 1,911 1,897 14
2004 1,980 1,951 29
2003 2,032 2,011 21
2002 1,861 1,847 14
2001 2,155 2,141 14
2000 2,273 2,263 10
1999 2,692 2,682 10
1998 2,856 2,838 18
1997 2,908 2,887 21
1996 3,043 3,025 18
1995 3,051 3,035 16
1994 3,552 3,534 18
1993 4,311 4,282 29
1992 5,082 5,062 20
1991 3,651 3,634 17
1990 1,693 1,682 11
1989 1,038 1,027 11
1988 797 787 10
1987 707 700 7
1986 610 603 7
1985 381 381 0
1984 275 275 0
1983 231 231 0
1982 170 170 0
1981 161 161 0
1980 166 166 0
1979 99 99 0
1978 69 69 0
1977 71 71 0
1976 52 52 0
1975 47 47 0
1974 52 52 0
1973 36 36 0
1972 20 20 0
1971 21 21 0
1970 16 16 0
1969 7 7 0
1968 6 6 0
1967 8 8 0
1966 8 8 0
1965 9 9 0
1964 5 5 0
1963 8 8 0
1962 9 9 0
1961 12 12 0
1960 7 7 0
1959 6 6 0
1957 8 8 0
1956 8 8 0
1955 8 8 0
1954 11 11 0
1953 9 9 0
1952 13 13 0
1951 6 6 0
1950 7 7 0
1949 11 11 0
1948 6 6 0
1947 8 8 0
1946 13 13 0
1945 8 8 0
1944 10 10 0
1943 14 14 0
1942 8 8 0
1941 9 9 0
1940 5 5 0
1939 11 11 0
1938 11 11 0
1937 9 9 0
1936 11 11 0
1935 12 12 0
1934 16 16 0
1933 10 10 0
1932 14 14 0
1931 15 15 0
1930 14 14 0
1929 9 9 0
1928 18 18 0
1927 13 13 0
1926 20 20 0
1925 15 15 0
1924 18 18 0
1923 19 19 0
1922 17 17 0
1921 19 19 0
1920 21 21 0
1919 13 13 0
1918 15 15 0
1917 18 18 0
1916 22 22 0
1915 14 14 0
1914 15 15 0
1913 16 16 0
1912 6 6 0
1911 8 8 0
1895 6 6 0
1892 6 6 0

Top States for Dillon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 28
12%
CA 28
12%
TX 25
11%
PA 15
7%
NY 12
5%
WA 11
5%
NJ 10
4%
OH 10
4%
NC 10
4%
TN 8
4%
MO 8
4%
NV 7
3%
CO 7
3%
AL 7
3%
MI 7
3%
GA 6
3%
AZ 6
3%
IL 5
2%
IN 5
2%
MD 5
2%
SC 5
2%