Total births
969
Boys' name · since 1983
Dyland
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 969 babies named Dyland, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4376
- among boys today
- 969
- born since 1983
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dyland is the #4376 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 969 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Dyland recorded 969 times among boys since 1983, holding rank #4376 nationally today, ahead of 69% 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 1983 to 2025.
- #4376 among boys today
- 969 born since 1983
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dyland is currently the #4376 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 969 born since 1983, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4376
- among boys today
- 969
- born since 1983
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Dyland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4376
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Dyland was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
122 babies were named Dyland in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Dyland compares
969 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Dyland's all-time total is 164% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dyland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 969 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 122 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dyland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dyland's full recorded timeline at 2010, 88% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 12% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 122 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dyland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#4,376
Active since
1983
Dyland popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 122
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Dyland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dyland's strongest decade.
704 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Dyland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 72
1990s
72 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
704 births
- 2020s 153
2020s
153 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 704 births (73% of all-time use).
How Dyland 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 Dyland's total volume
Dyland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dyland by state
Where Dyland concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 95 | 9.8% |
| #2 | California | | 71 | 7.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 65 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 45 | 4.6% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 34 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 24 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 20 | 2.1% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Dyland's total US births 9.8%
Even split
95 of 969 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Dyland appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dyland? ▼
Dyland has been given to 969 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4376 as of the latest data. 122 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Dyland most popular? ▼
Dyland was most popular in the 2010s decade with 704 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Dyland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dyland are Texas (95 births), California (71 births), New York (65 births).
How long has the name Dyland been used? ▼
Records for Dyland go back to 1983, giving 43 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dyland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dylan, Dylon, Dyllan, Dyllon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dyland's data
- Dyland's decade-level peak was the 2010s (704 total births); usage has since declined to 153 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dylands (95 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 Dyland
Nearby Names Like Dyland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dyland
Dylan Boy
#28 418,679 births
Dylon Boy
#5117 4,517 births
Dyllan Boy
#6994 3,302 births
Dyllon Boy
1,267 births
Dylen Boy
#8589 1,038 births
Compare Dyland side by side: Dyland vs Dylan Dyland vs Dylon Dyland vs Dyllan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dyland
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, 1983–2025 (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. "Dyland: #4376 Boys' Name - 969 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dyland. 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 Dyland 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.