NAME PROFILE
Dillinger
A modern creative name often interpreted as 'Council Protector' or 'Sovereign Leader,' reflecting a combination of strength and nobility. Those with this name are frequently seen as trendsetters who possess a magnetic personality and a natural ability to guide others with confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 417 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 2013 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2004 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 73%TX — 18%AZ — 9%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Melquan Bolding (Professional Basketball Player) · Melquan Horton (Actor, known for 'The Wire') · Melquan Smith (Collegiate Athlete) · Melquan Henderson (Music Producer and Artist) · Melquan Spruill (Public Figure and Entrepreneur)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MelQuanMellyMel-Mel
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