How old is someone named Dilan?
The average Dilan is 13 years old.
Half of all living Dilans are between 5 and 19.
When was Dilan popular?
Most of the Dilans in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2024 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 568 | 550 |
| 2000s | 1,396 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 2,237 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 1,912 | 1,900 |
How many Dilans are still alive?
About 6,100 Dilans are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 6,100 babies named Dilan since 1980.
Nearly every Dilan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Dilan?
More than half of living Dilans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 37%
- Gen Alpha 58%
Is Dilan an old name?
No. Dilan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Dilan will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Dilan a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.3% of living Dilans are men.
Names the same age as Dilan
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Dilan's name twin is Kylen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kylen's age curve is the closest match to Dilan's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Dilan
How old is the average Dilan?
The average Dilan in the US is 13 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dilan?
About 6,100 Dilans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,100 babies given the name since 1980.
When was the name Dilan most popular?
In 2024, when about 410 baby boys were named Dilan.
Is Dilan a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 58% of living Dilans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this