Dillan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Dillan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2444
About the Name Dillan
Dillan is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 40 places over five years. Its high point was #473 in 2001, and it now sits at #2444. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Dillan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Dillan
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Dillan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dillan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Dillan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 40 places in the last five years. Its peak was #473 in 2001. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Dillan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Dillan include: Dillan Solomons — Dillan Solomons is a South African soccer player who plays as a right-back for Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League.; Dillan Ismail — Dillan Ismail is a Swedish footballer who plays as a centre back for IFK Haninge..
Dillan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Dillans in the wild.
9
UK babies named Dillan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 40 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Dillan
Likely around 1 other Dillan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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