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Dillinger

♂ Boy

Pronounced DIL-in-jur /ˈdɪl.ɪn.dʒər/Medium

Meaning: A surname of English/German origin, best known from the Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger. Noted neutrally; the surname itself predates that association. A bold surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold surname-name: Dillinger is tied to the outlaw John Dillinger (said 'DIL-in-jur'). Striking and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish, German
MeaningA surname of English/German origin, best known from the Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger. Noted neutrally; the surname itself predates that association. A bold surname-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12687 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219922023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dillinger is an English/German surname carried into given-name use, most famous through John Dillinger. We note the association neutrally; the surname itself is older — striking and rare in the U.S. (said 'DIL-in-jur').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, bold, and striking.

Did you know? Dillinger is a surname of English/German origin, best known from the Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger — noted neutrally — a bold, striking surname-name (said 'DIL-in-jur').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Dillinger — English/German surname; John Dillinger; noted neutrally

Variations

DillengerDillangerDilinger

Nicknames

DillDilly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dillinger mean?

Dillinger is a surname of English/German origin, best known from the outlaw John Dillinger. Noted neutrally; the surname itself is older.

How do you pronounce Dillinger?

It's said DIL-in-jur /ˈdɪl.ɪn.dʒər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dillinger a boy or girl name?

Dillinger is a boy's name.

How popular is Dillinger?

Dillinger is a rare name in the U.S.

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