Dylan
Meaning: Son of the sea; great tide
Origin: Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #52
Total births: 11,355
History: Dylan surged in the 1990s-2000s in Australia. The name has a laid-back, creative energy that fits Australian surf culture. Dylan represents the generation of Australian kids who grew up at the beach — surfboard under one arm, laid-back attitude firmly in place.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #91 |
| Babies named Dylan in 2022 | 98 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,355 |
| Peak year | 1995 (642 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #12 |
| Years in records | 1983–2022 (39 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 24 spots |
Frequently asked about Dylan
What does the name Dylan mean?
Dylan means “Son of the sea; great tide” from Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dylan?
Dylan has Welsh — from Dylan (דילן): dy (great) + llanw (tide, sea) origin. The traditional meaning is “Son of the sea; great tide”.
How popular is Dylan in Australia?
Dylan ranked #91 in Australia in 2022 — given to 98 babies that year.
When was Dylan most popular?
Dylan peaked in 1995 with 642 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Dylan a boy or girl name?
Dylan is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Dylans in registered births are male.
Is the name Dylan rising or falling in popularity?
Dylan has fallen 24 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #67 in 2017 to #91 in 2022.
How long has Dylan been recorded in Australia?
Dylan appears in birth records in Australia across 39 years — from 1983 through 2022.