Dylon Boy

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDYE-lon / /ˈdaɪ.lən/

English; Welsh

Meaning

English: variant of Dylan; Welsh: son of the sea

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dylon is a modern variant of the name Dylan, which has Welsh origins. Dylan is derived from the Welsh word 'dy' meaning 'great' and 'llanw' meaning 'tide' or 'flow'. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, who contributed to its cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Dylon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often influenced by the popularity of the name Dylan.

Similar Names

DylanDilanDorianDerrickDaxDante

Variants

  • Dylan
  • Dilon

International Variants

  • Dylan (Welsh)
  • Dilan (Turkish)
  • Dylann (English)

Famous people named Dylon

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Fictional characters named Dylon

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Sibling Suggestions

DustinDerekDevinDaltonDamonDarius

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dylon was first seen in the United States in 1973. Dylon has ranked as high as #985 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Dylon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dylon (2021)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19739
19748
19756
19765
197912
19805
19818
19826
198312
198513
198627
198721
198826
198936
199063
1991169
1992258
1993225
1994217
1995199
1996177
1997216
1998234
1999227
2000225
2001207
2002177
2003188
2004214
2005177
2006171
2007124
2008111
2009118
2010100
201173
201262
201350
201449
201545
201645
201737
201834
201920
202021
202118
202222
202320
202419