Total births
101
Boys' name · since 1997
Dilraj
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 101 babies named Dilraj, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8641
- among boys today
- 101
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dilraj is the #8641 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 101 recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Dilraj recorded 101 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #8641 nationally today, ahead of 40% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #8641 among boys today
- 101 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dilraj is currently the #8641 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 101 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8641
- among boys today
- 101
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Dilraj vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8641
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Dilraj was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
10 babies were named Dilraj in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Dilraj compares
101 26th percentile among 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
Dilraj's all-time total is 72% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dilraj | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 101 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 10 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dilraj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dilraj's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2009, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dilraj at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#8,641
Active since
1997
Dilraj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Dilraj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dilraj's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Dilraj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
33 births
- 2020s
2020s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 33 births (33% of all-time use).
Dilraj by state
Where Dilraj concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 11.9% |
California share of Dilraj's total US births 11.9%
12 of 101 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dilraj? ▼
Dilraj has been given to 101 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8641 as of the latest data. 10 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Dilraj most popular? ▼
Dilraj was most popular in the 2010s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Dilraj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dilraj are California (12 births).
How long has the name Dilraj been used? ▼
Records for Dilraj go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dilraj? ▼
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 Dilraj's data
- Dilraj's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (33 total births) through the 2020s (32) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dilrajs (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Dilraj
Nearby Names Like Dilraj
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dilraj
Dillon Boy
#864 65,225 births
Dillan Boy
#2893 6,994 births
Dilan Boy
#662 6,034 births
Dillard Boy
3,730 births
Dillion Boy
#5318 3,655 births
Compare Dilraj side by side: Dilraj vs Dillon Dilraj vs Dillan Dilraj vs Dilan
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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, 1997–2025 (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. "Dilraj: #8641 Boys' Name - 101 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dilraj. 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 Dilraj 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.