Dylan
5 countries#41 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dylan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
434,951 births recorded 1953–2025 · currently #41 · peaked in 2001 with 16,696 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
70,040 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #118 · peaked in 2008 with 3,909 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
68,384 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #226 · peaked in 1996 with 6,912 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
58,588 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #57 · peaked in 2008 with 3,391 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
8,147 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #110 · peaked in 2001 with 451 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3,305 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #143 · peaked in 2004 with 200 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dylan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #26 | — |
| 2007 | #29 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #31 | ↓2 |
| 2009 | #30 | ↑1 |
| 2010 | #31 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #33 | ↓2 |
| 2012 | #31 | ↑2 |
| 2013 | #29 | ↑2 |
| 2014 | #29 | — |
| 2015 | #27 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #32 | ↓5 |
| 2017 | #29 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #31 | ↓2 |
| 2019 | #39 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #42 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #44 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #42 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #34 | ↑8 |
| 2024 | #28 | ↑6 |
| 2025 | #41 | ↓13 |
Frequently asked questions about Dylan
Is Dylan a popular name?
Yes — Dylan currently ranks #41 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dylan more common for boys or girls?
Dylan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dylan most popular?
Dylan peaked in 2001 in United States, with 16,696 recorded births that year.
Is Dylan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dylan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3798 in 1953 to #41 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dylan?
At least 573,375 babies have been recorded with the name Dylan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dylan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dylan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dylan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dylan include Mason, Bennett, Roman, Jacob.
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