An estimated 411,129 living Americans are named Dylan.
How rare is Dylan?
Dylan is still widely used among babies today, with 6,208 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 62.4% from its 2001 peak.
How old is the typical Dylan?
The median age of a living American named Dylan is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 29 years old.
Is Dylan still popular?
Yes. Dylan is holding steady, with 6,208 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Dylan most common?
Dylan has its strongest geographic signal in Vermont, where it appears 4.4× more often than the national baseline.
1953Peak 20012025
Peak year
2001
Decline from peak
62.4%
2025
6,208
All-time
418,679
Diaspora map
Dylan broke out in Arizona, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming (1980) and became over-represented in 36 states over 39 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, 1980 · over-represented in 36 states over 39 years
