Dylan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wave name meaning son of the sea, free and untamed.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #43
- Peak
- #19 in 2003
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dylan Means
Dylan is a boy name of Welsh origin. A wave name meaning son of the sea, free and untamed.
How Popular Dylan Is
Dylan currently ranks #43 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #19 in 2003. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Dylan
- Dylan reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #19 in 2003.
- Dylan has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Dylan has been a top 100 name across 103+ years of American history.
- Dylan is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.
Names Like Dylan
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dylan
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dylan.
Questions About Dylan
What does Dylan mean?
Dylan is a boy name of Welsh origin. A wave name meaning son of the sea, free and untamed.
How popular is Dylan?
Dylan currently ranks #43 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #19 in 2003. It has held steady.
Where does Dylan come from?
Dylan comes from Welsh roots. Dylan reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #19 in 2003.
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