UK boy's name
Dhylan
Of uncertain origin, potentially from the Welsh name Dylan meaning "Born from the sea" or the Breton name Delion meaning "Child faithful to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dhylan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dhylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 5 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2000 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Dhylan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dhylan ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 5 boys were registered as Dhylan.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dhylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
5 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Dhylan mean?
The name Dhylan is believed to have its origins in the Welsh language, stemming from the word "Dylan," which means "son of the sea" or "born from the waves." The earliest recorded usage of this name can be traced back to the 6th century AD in Wales and the surrounding regions of the British Isles.
One of the most renowned historical figures bearing this name was Dylan ail Don, a legendary Welsh sea warrior and navigator who is said to have lived in the late 5th or early 6th century. His exploits and adventures at sea are chronicled in various Welsh poems and folklore, contributing to the name's association with maritime themes.
In the 13th century, the name gained further prominence with Dylan the Bard, a celebrated Welsh poet and bard who composed several influential works that have been preserved in medieval Welsh manuscripts. His compositions often celebrated the natural beauty of Wales and the valor of its people, solidifying the name's connection to Welsh culture and heritage.
Another notable figure was Dylan ap Gruffydd, a 14th-century Welsh prince and military leader who played a significant role in the Welsh Wars of Independence against the English crown. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him a place in Welsh history and further cemented the name's association with strength and resilience.
Moving forward in time, one cannot overlook the renowned 20th-century Welsh poet and writer, Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), whose works, such as "Under Milk Wood" and "Do not go gentle into that good night," have left an indelible mark on English literature. His name, a variation of the traditional Welsh spelling, helped popularize the name globally.
Lastly, the name gained further recognition in the music world with Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman in 1941), the iconic American singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate. Although his given name was Robert, his adoption of the stage name "Dylan" was a nod to his admiration for the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, further solidifying the name's cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dhylan over time
The chart below shows babies named Dhylan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dhylan, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dhylan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dhylan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4568 | 19 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3281 | 22 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Dhylan
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dhylan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dhylan in the UK right now?
In 2022, Dhylan was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dhylan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 5 babies registered as Dhylan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dhylan?
Of uncertain origin, potentially from the Welsh name Dylan meaning "Born from the sea" or the Breton name Delion meaning "Child faithful to God".
How many people are called Dhylan in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Dhylan across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.