Total births
3,655
Boys' name · since 1979
Dillion
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 3,655 babies named Dillion, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5318
- among boys today
- 3,655
- born since 1979
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dillion is the #5318 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,655 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Dillion recorded 3,655 times among boys since 1979, holding rank #5318 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, 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 1979 to 2025.
- #5318 among boys today
- 3,655 born since 1979
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dillion is currently the #5318 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 3,655 born since 1979, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5318
- among boys today
- 3,655
- born since 1979
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Dillion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5318
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Dillion was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
354 babies were named Dillion in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Dillion compares
3,655 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dillion's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dillion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,655 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 354 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dillion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dillion's full recorded timeline at 2002, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 354 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dillion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#5,318
Active since
1979
Dillion popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 354
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Dillion popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 2023 (Dillion as girls' name)
Dillion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dillion's strongest decade.
2,001 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Dillion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 171
1980s
171 births
- 1990s
1990s
2,001 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,020 births
- 2010s 337
2010s
337 births
- 2020s 120
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 2,001 births (55% of all-time use).
How Dillion 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 Dillion's total volume
Dillion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dillion by state
Where Dillion concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 250 | 6.8% |
| #2 | California | | 186 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 153 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 129 | 3.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 126 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Kentucky | | 119 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 114 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 114 | 3.1% |
Texas share of Dillion's total US births 6.8%
Even split
250 of 3,655 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Dillion appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dillion? ▼
3,655 babies have been named Dillion since 1979. It currently ranks #5318 among boys. The peak year was 1992 with 354 births.
When was Dillion most popular? ▼
Dillion was most popular in the 1990s decade with 2,001 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Dillion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dillion are Texas (250 births), California (186 births), Ohio (153 births).
How long has the name Dillion been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dillion since 1979 -- 47 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Dillion? ▼
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 Dillion's data
- Dillion's decade-level peak was the 1990s (2,001 total births); usage has since declined to 120 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dillions (250 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Dillion
Nearby Names Like Dillion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dillion
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Dilan Boy
#662 6,034 births
Dillard Boy
3,730 births
Dillen Boy
691 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, 1979–2025 (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. "Dillion: #5318 Boys' Name - 3,655 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dillion. 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 Dillion 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.