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Dylin

♀ Girl

Pronounced DIL-in /ˈdɪl.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Dylan, from the Welsh, traditionally 'son of the sea; great tide.' Long a boys' name, it appears here for a girl with the -in spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Dylan: Dylin echoes 'son of the sea' (said 'DIL-in'). Modern and unisex-leaning.
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA respelling of Dylan, from the Welsh, traditionally 'son of the sea; great tide.' Long a boys' name, it appears here for a girl with the -in spelling.
U.S. rank (2018)#14286 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220012018

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

Dylin is a modern respelling of Dylan, the Welsh name meaning 'son of the sea; great tide.' It reads as fresh and unisex-leaning, used here for a girl (said 'DIL-in').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely for girls, against heavier use of Dylan for boys. Rare, modern, and unisex-leaning.

Did you know? Dylin respells the Welsh Dylan, 'son of the sea; great tide,' a name of poets and mythology; used here for a girl, it keeps the sea-swept meaning (said 'DIL-in').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Dylin — Respelling of Dylan (Welsh 'son of the sea')

Variations

DylanDillonDylann

Nicknames

DillyLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dylin mean?

Dylin is a respelling of Dylan, the Welsh name for 'son of the sea; great tide.'

How do you pronounce Dylin?

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

Is Dylin a boy or girl name?

Dylin is used here for a girl; Dylan is more often a boy's name.

How popular is Dylin?

Dylin is an extremely rare name for girls in the U.S.

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