Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dylan.
National Rank (2025)
#41
All-Time Peak Rank
#19 (2003)
Total U.S. Births
418,679
Unisex Distribution96.3% Boy / 3.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Dylan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Dylan
According to SSA data, Dylan achieved its highest historical rank of #19 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2001 with 16,497 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 39.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 73 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dylan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-39.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record16,497Births in 2001
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
73Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:97
1960s:684
1970s:4,036
1980s:14,171
1990s:122,074
2000s:140,125
2010s:96,354
2020s:41,138
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDy-lan
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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