Dilan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1076 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Dilan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1076
US Rank #660
About the Name Dilan
Dilan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 155 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #686 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Dilan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #660, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Dilan
Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Dilan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dilan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Dilan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 155 places in the last five years. Its peak was #686 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Dilan is more popular in the US (#660) than in the UK (#1076). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Dilan include: Dilan Çiçek Deniz — Dilan Çiçek Deniz is a Turkish actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Turkey 2014 and represented her country at the Miss...; Dilan Raj — Dilan Raj is a Sri Lankan cricket coach and former player.; Dilan Perera — Boddhiya Baduge Dilan Priyanjan Anslam Perera, MP is a Sri Lankan politician and former Member of Parliament from the Badulla District..
Dilan ranks #660 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
27
UK babies named Dilan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 155 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Dilan
Likely around 1 other Dilan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Dilan
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Dilan Çiçek Deniz is a Turkish actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Turkey 2014 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant.
Boddhiya Baduge Dilan Priyanjan Anslam Perera, MP is a Sri Lankan politician and former Member of Parliament from the Badulla District. He was the former State Minister of Highways, State Minister of Housing and Samurdhi, Non-Cabinet Minister of Port Development, and Deputy Minister of Justice.
Dilan Ensemble is a Kurdish Music Ensemble from Iranian Kurdistan or Eastern Kurdistan (Kurdish: Rojhilatê Kurdistanê, ڕۆژھەڵاتی کوردستان), which was established by the Kamanche player and composer Shahriyar Jamshidi in memoriam of Kurdish musician brothers Qadir Dilan and Muhamad Salih Dilan from Southern Kurdistan (Kurdish: باشووری کوردستان, romanized: Başûrê Kurdistanê) in 2003.
Dilan Jayalath is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He made his first-class debut for Sinhalese Sports Club in the 2016–17 Premier League Tournament on 15 December 2016.
Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius is a Dutch politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and Minister of Defence since 2026. She has been Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) since 2023.