gender neutral
Dillan
faithful, loyal
About Dillan
Consider a name that strikes the perfect chord between familiar and fresh. Dillan offers a contemporary twist on a classic sound, giving parents the best of both worlds. This spelling variation provides individuality while maintaining the name's inherent warmth and approachability. Boys named Dillan often benefit from a name that feels friendly and accessible, yet carries enough substance to be taken seriously in any setting. The double-l configuration adds visual interest and ensures the name won't be overlooked in written form. It's adaptable across cultures and geographic regions, making it an excellent choice for families with diverse backgrounds or those who value flexibility in their naming decisions.
Popularity of the Name Dillan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #677 | #467 | |||
| 1992 | #553 | #346 | #479 | ||
| 1993 | #603 | #459 | |||
| 1994 | #599 | #493 | |||
| 1995 | #625 | #593 | |||
| 1996 | #687 | #713 | |||
| 1997 | #612 | #624 | #404 | #651 | |
| 1998 | #597 | #569 | #253 | #550 | |
| 1999 | #608 | #528 | #619 | ||
| 2000 | #672 | #546 | #736 | ||
| 2001 | #692 | #488 | #760 | ||
| 2002 | #699 | #583 | #815 | ||
| 2003 | #668 | #555 | #909 | ||
| 2004 | #667 | #523 | #541 | ||
| 2005 | #742 | #627 | |||
| 2006 | #773 | #630 | |||
| 2007 | #839 | #791 | #675 | ||
| 2008 | #877 | #632 | |||
| 2009 | #793 | #681 | #747 | ||
| 2010 | #985 | #706 | |||
| 2011 | #657 | #649 | |||
| 2012 | #715 | ||||
| 2013 | #682 | ||||
| 2014 | #981 | ||||
| 2015 | #749 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Dillan
Names Similar to Dillan
Nicknames for Dillan
- Dill
- Dan
- D
- Lanny
Famous People Named Dillan
| Dillan Lauren | American adult film actor |
| Dillan Epstein | American professional motocross racer |
| Dillan Moore | British singer-songwriter |
| Dillan Wheal | Australian cricketer |
| Dillan Barmache | American child actor |
| Dillan Ostrom | Canadian soccer player |
| Dillan Constantine | South African actor |
| Dillan Thistlethwaite | British radio presenter |
| Dillan McDonough | Irish rugby player |
| Dillan Ponders | Canadian rapper |
| Dillan Whyte | Barbadian cricketer |
| Dillan Freiburger | American actor |
| Dillan Rankin | Scottish footballer |
| Dillan Marsh | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Dillan Cate | American filmmaker |
| Dillan Schorfheide | American baseball player |
| Dillan Gibson | American soccer player |
| Dillan Smith | Jamaican cricketer |
Characters Named Dillan
| Dillan Holt | Character from the novel "Dillan's Dare" by Leora Gonzales |
| Dillan Kincaid | Character in the "KGI" book series by Maya Banks |
| Dillan Matthews | Character in the "A Hidden Fire" book by Elizabeth Hunter |
| Dillan Chase | Character from the movie "House at the End of the Street" |
| Dillan Buchanan | Character in the TV show "Sins of the Father" |
| Dillan Kett | Character in the novel "The Silent Oligarch" by Chris Morgan Jones |
| Dillan Radcliffe | Character in the TV series "Legacies" |
| Dillan Curtis | Character in the novel "Leftover Girl" by C.C. Bolick |
| Dillan Baker | Character in the book "The Babysitters Coven" by Kate Williams |
| Dillan Flynn | Character in the novel "Ride Steady" by Kristen Ashley |
| Dillan Shelby | Character in the book "The Lost and the Chosen" by Ivy Asher |
| Dillan Mathews | Character in the book "Never Enough" by Lauren Dane |
| Dillan Abbott | Character in the book "Five Minute Warning" by Vanessa Hill |
| Dillan Prescott | Character in the book "Chasing Red" by Isabelle Ronin |
| Dillan O'Neil | Character in the TV show "Witches of East End" |
| Dillan McCoy | Character in the book "Crank" by Adriana Locke |
| Dillan Spencer | Character in the book "Closer to the Heart" by Mercedes Lackey |
| Dillan West | Character in the book "Scoring Wilder" by R.S. Grey |
| Dillan Turner | Character in the TV show "The Fosters" |
| Dillan Valdez | Character in the book "That Baby" by Jillian Dodd |