Dwellers of the dingle or small wooded valley
Derived from a Germanic or English surname, it likely refers to people from a specific location such as Dillingen in Germany. The name is often associated with the topographic feature of a 'dingle,' which is a small, secluded wooded valley. In a modern context, it carries a rugged, outlaw-chic edge due to its historical associations.
Less common today
Dillinger isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,153 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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