Dillon

Rank 726th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Dillon was 726th most popular baby name for boys and 1,360th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 410 babies were named Dillon in the United States. The gender distribution for "Dillon" is 86.8% male and 13.2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,197 babies in the United States were named Dillon. Today, the average age of someone named Dillon is around 26 to 29 years old.

The name "Dillon" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Dillon is Dill.

Dillon Meaning & Origin

Dillon is a traditional Irish name that means 'like a lion', symbolising strength, courage, and leadership.

The name Dillon is described as reliable, multicultural and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Dillon is pronounced dil-lon in English. The name Dillon has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Dillon

  • The name Dillon was used as a location name in the popular American television drama series, "Friday Night Lights", representing the town in which the series is set.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

86.8%13.2%
Boys named Dillon
Girls named Dillon

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

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