Dilan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dilan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dilan?
Dilan is spelled D-I-L-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Dilan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Dilan may derive from the Turkish name “Dilan,” which means “beloved” or “crazy heart.”
- Origin
- Dilan is a name used in several cultures, including Turkish and Kurdish contexts, where it holds particular meanings.
- Pronunciation
- DIL-an · 2 syllables
Dilan Popularity in 2025
Rank#805
Recorded Births309
- Boys usage fell 143 places to #805 and recorded 105 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dilan Mean?
Dilan may derive from the Turkish name “Dilan,” which means “beloved” or “crazy heart.”
Origin: Dilan is a name used in several cultures, including Turkish and Kurdish contexts, where it holds particular meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Dilan?
PronunciationDIL-an
Syllables2
Dilan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 309 | #805 |
| 2024 | Boys | 414 | #662 |
| 2023 | Boys | 344 | #757 |
| 2022 | Boys | 303 | #817 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 265 | #871 |
| 2020 | Boys | 272 | #839 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7 | #12,448 |
| 2019 | Boys | 218 | #978 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 168 | #1,141 |
| 2017 | Boys | 232 | #917 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9 | #10,859 |
| 2016 | Boys | 200 | #1,013 |
| 2015 | Boys | 240 | #904 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 270 | #835 |
| 2013 | Girls | 9 | #11,000 |
| 2013 | Boys | 236 | #882 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 186 | #1,037 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 178 | #1,056 |
| 2010 | Boys | 257 | #832 |
When Was Dilan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
414 recorded births
National rank #662
2023 · Boys
344 recorded births
National rank #757
2025 · Boys
309 recorded births
National rank #805
2022 · Boys
303 recorded births
National rank #817
Where Dilan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #526 | 8 |
| NC | #539 | 18 |
| TX | #555 | 57 |
| MD | #571 | 8 |
| NJ | #607 | 11 |
| AL | #622 | 7 |
| TN | #638 | 11 |
| FL | #649 | 25 |