Dilyn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
58% Masculine / 42% Feminine
Meaning:
Dilyn means 'follower' in Welsh.
Meaning of the Name Dilyn
Dilyn is a modern name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh word 'dilyn', which means 'to follow'. This name signifies someone who is a loyal and dedicated follower. It can also symbolize someone who has a strong sense of direction and purpose in life. Dilyn is a unique and uncommon name with a beautiful meaning.
Popularity of the Name Dilyn
The popularity for the name Dilyn peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 25 births, which ranked number 8,095 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Dilyn had the most female births in 2003 with 24, which ranked number 5,091 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 25, which ranked number 3,409 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dilyn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 8 births, a decline of -38.46%. Among males, Dilyn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Dilyn has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 8 births, an increase of 14.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dilyn
- 20 Year Trend of Dilyn: -61.90%
- 10 Year Trend of Dilyn: -38.46%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dilyn: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dilyn: 14.29%
Popularity of Dilyn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dilyn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dilyn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dilyn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dilyn
- Total Births of Dilyn: 8 (-4.74%) 0
- Female Births of Dilyn: 8 (1.34%)
Given the downward trend of Dilyn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dilyn have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.34%.