Will my child share the name Dilly with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Dilly per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dilly in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Dilly becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Dilly is at its highest recorded position — #2,440 in 2025, with 11 births. In 2023 it ranked #3,219.

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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Dilly is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Dilly in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Dilly in their class.