boy's name
Dilon
DIL-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 468
Dilon is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2003, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dilon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 196 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Dilon?
In 2023, Dilon was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dilon Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dilon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dilon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dilon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dilon
- English DIL-un
Sibling Names for Dilon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dilon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dilon
How popular is the name Dilon?
In 2023, Dilon was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dilon a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dilon?
Dilon has 2 syllables.
When was Dilon most popular?
Dilon peaked in 2003, when 27 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.