Total births
508
Unisex name · since 2001
Dilynn
Dilynn has 508 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7130
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Dilynn is the #7130 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 508 recorded since 2001.
Social Security Administration records show Dilynn recorded 508 times among girls since 2001, holding rank #7130 nationally today, ahead of 60% of girls, 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 2001 to 2025.
- #7130 among girls today
- 508 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dilynn is currently the #7130 unisex name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 508 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7130
- among girls today
- 508
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Dilynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7130
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Dilynn was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
41 babies were named Dilynn in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Dilynn compares
508 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Dilynn's all-time total is 33% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dilynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 508 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 48 | 19,840 |
Dilynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dilynn's full recorded timeline at 2014, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2001, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2011 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dilynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#7,130
Active since
2001
Dilynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Dilynn popularity over time - boys
40 total births recorded since 1992 (Dilynn as boys' name)
Dilynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dilynn's strongest decade.
294 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Dilynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
123 births
- 2010s
2010s
294 births
- 2020s 91
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 294 births (58% of all-time use).
How Dilynn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dilynn's total volume
Dilynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dilynn by state
Where Dilynn concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 19 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Dilynn's total US births 3.7%
Even split
19 of 508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dilynn? ▼
508 babies have been named Dilynn since 2001. It currently ranks #7130 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 41 births.
When was Dilynn most popular? ▼
Dilynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 294 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Dilynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dilynn are California (19 births), Indiana (5 births).
Is Dilynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dilynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 508 births, and as a boy's name it has 40 births.
How long has the name Dilynn been used? ▼
Records for Dilynn go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dilynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dillon, Dillie, Dilara, Dillan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dilynn's data
- Dilynn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (294 total births); usage has since declined to 91 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dilynns (19 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 Dilynn
Nearby Names Like Dilynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dilynn
Dillon Girl
#3254 1,045 births
Dillie Girl
537 births
Dilara Girl
#4163 521 births
Dillan Girl
#9839 393 births
Dilia Girl
#10356 250 births
Compare Dilynn side by side: Dilynn vs Dillon Dilynn vs Dillie Dilynn vs Dilara
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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, 2001–2025 (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. "Dilynn: #7130 Unisex Name - 508 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dilynn. 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 Dilynn 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.