Dillon

Dillon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 276 boys in the United States.

Dillon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dillon

Dillon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dillon first appears in Social Security records in 1892. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #73 in 1992, and in 2024 276 babies received the name — 64,964 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dillon in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Best US rank
#73 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Dillon in 2024
276
Total since 1880
64,964

Dillon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#158 in 2004
Babies named Dillon in 2025
39
Total since 1996
4,152

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dillon mean?

The meaning of Dillon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dillon a boy or girl name?

Dillon is a boy name. In 2024, 276 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dillon?

Dillon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dillon?

Dillon first appears in US records in 1892. Its best-ever ranking was #73 in 1992, and 276 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].