Will my child share the name Dilly with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Dilly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dilly in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Dilly becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Dilly is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 541 places over the last five years to #2575 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Dilly a good choice for a distinctive name?

Dilly 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.

Is Dilly a popular baby name in the United States?

Dilly does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Dilly

Dilly is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Dilly in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

About the Name Dilly

Dilly has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #2575. The name has climbed 541 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2006.

Dilly is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.