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Summary

Dylan is a Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea,' derived from the words 'dy' and 'llanw.' It has evolved through various forms, including a Latinized version. The name is associated with creativity and has no biblical background. It gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century, largely due to the influence of notable figures like Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan.

The name Dylan is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dylan has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too rising for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dylan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2195th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 445th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 61st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 33rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6705th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1577th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 692nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 477th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dylan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.