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Dylan
Dylan is a Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea.' It carries a sense of adventure and creativity, evoking imagery of waves and the ocean's depths. People with this name are often seen as free-spirited and artistic, drawing inspiration from nature and their surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 434,951 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 2001 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1958 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 21%TX — 20%NJ — 18%FL — 18%
Notable People
Dylan Thomas (Poet, *Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night*) · Bob Dylan (Singer-songwriter, *Blowin' in the Wind*) · Dylan O'Brien (Actor, *Teen Wolf*) · Dylan Sprouse (Actor, *The Suite Life of Zack & Cody*) · Dylan Baker (Actor, *Planes, Trains & Automobiles*)
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