Dylin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDIL-in / /ˈdɪlɪn/Irish; English
Meaning
descendant of the dark one (Irish); variant of Dylan (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Dylin is derived from the name Dylan, which means 'son of the sea' and is associated with the Welsh mythological figure. In English, it is often considered a modern variant of Dylan, popularized in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Dylin has seen a rise in usage as a modern variant of Dylan.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Dylan
- Dillan
- Dylin
International Variants
- Dylan (Welsh)
- Dylán (Spanish)
Famous people named Dylin
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Fictional characters named Dylin
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dylin was first seen in the United States in 1990. Dylin has ranked as high as #1284 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dylin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dylin (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |