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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dilynn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dilyn|Dim
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Dilynn

dih-LIN · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6986
↑↑ Surging
#6986
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6518 in 2022
5yr change
+754 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6986 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Dilynn

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6986

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+754 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticGirlModern2-syllable-lynn suffixCreative InventionRareSoft SoundNature-adjacent
Character
creative spiritgentle resiliencethoughtful natureartistic soulpeaceful strength
STRONG
High confidence

Dilynn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6986 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +754 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6986 · very rare
Dilynn at a Glance
Meaning:Modern creative blend, likely derived from Irish 'di-' (two/small) with suffix '-lynn'. Contemporary invented name with Celtic sensibility.
Language root:Irish Gaelic
Peak rank:#6518 in 2022
5yr change:+754 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Dillan◈Dylan◈GwendolynAdalynnJocelynEvelyn
Similar Style
AdelynGracelynMadelyn◈AshlynIslaFiona
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dilynn
Rowan◈IvyHazel◈Brynn◈Everett◈Caitlyn
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dilynn · Overview
Summary

Dilynn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6986 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dilynn scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 754 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Whimsical character
Dilynn carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Dilynn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
dilynn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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