Dillon
Boy name · 580 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dillon: 580 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 44 births in 1995.
Of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, Dillon is an anglicised form of the surname Ó Duilleáin or Ó Diolúin, meaning 'descendant of Duilleán' (possibly 'little blind one') or 'descendant of Diolún'. The name has long been used as a given name across Scotland and Ireland. Among famous bearers are American actor Matt Dillon, known for his roles in *The Outsiders* and *Crash*, and Dillon, the Canadian rapper whose music blends folk and hip-hop. Several towns in the United States share the name, including Dillon in Montana and Colorado, though these are named after early settlers rather than a single bearer. A notable variant is Dillan, while the name also appears in Scottish clan history and is sometimes linked to the Welsh Dylan, meaning 'son of the sea'.
Boy 32 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199544 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6194 babies
- Total births
- 580since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 50%vs prior 5y