boys' name 1983–2022

Dylan

Dylan had its moment in 1993 — by 2022 it had largely faded from Australian registers.

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#108 last ranked in 2022
98 registrations that year
20,773 total 1983–2022

Note: Dylan hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Peak: 1,166 registrations in 1993. Last appearance: 2022 with 98 registrations (rank #108).

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Peak 1993 · 1,166
Low 1984 · 76
Years tracked 39

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By state & territory — 2022

How often Dylan was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Dylan popularity by state — 2022Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 98 (rank #91)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Dylan — popularity by state & territory in 2022. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (98 babies)

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98 #91
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In 2022: 98 babies named Dylan across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Dylan?
Between 1983 and 2022, Dylan was registered for 20,773 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Dylan a popular name in Australia?
Dylan has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2022, when it last ranked #108 with 98 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.