Total births
610
Boys' name · since 1989
Dillian
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 610 babies named Dillian, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 610
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
610 boys have been named Dillian since 1989, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dillian recorded 610 times among boys since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2021.
- 610 total births
- 1989–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
610 boys have been named Dillian since 1989, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 610
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Dillian was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
41 babies were named Dillian in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Dillian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dillian splits its recorded history at 2005: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2021 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dillian at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Dillian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2021
- Peak year (1992)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Dillian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dillian's strongest decade.
292 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Dillian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
292 births
- 2000s
2000s
216 births
- 2010s 85
2010s
85 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 292 births (48% of all-time use).
How Dillian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dillian's total volume
Dillian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dillian by state
Where Dillian concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
Ohio share of Dillian's total US births 1.0%
Even split
6 of 610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dillian? ▼
610 babies have been named Dillian since 1989. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1992 with 41 births.
When was Dillian most popular? ▼
Dillian was most popular in the 1990s decade with 292 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Dillian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dillian are Ohio (6 births), Texas (6 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Dillian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dillian since 1989 -- 33 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Dillian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dillon, Dillan, Dilan, Dillard, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dillian's data
- Dillian's decade-level peak was the 1990s (292 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Dillians (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dillian
Nearby Names Like Dillian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dillian
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Dillan Boy
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Dilan Boy
#662 6,034 births
Dillard Boy
3,730 births
Dillion Boy
#5318 3,655 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dillian: Baby Name Since 1989 - 610 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dillian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dillian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.