Kilian Name Popularity and Statistics
Kilian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kilian?
Kilian is spelled K-I-L-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kilian Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,166
Recorded Births177
- Boys usage fell 113 places to #1,166 and recorded 32 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kilian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 177 | #1,166 |
| 2024 | Boys | 209 | #1,053 |
| 2023 | Boys | 212 | #1,031 |
| 2022 | Boys | 161 | #1,220 |
| 2021 | Boys | 168 | #1,170 |
| 2020 | Boys | 154 | #1,222 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 132 | #1,354 |
| 2018 | Boys | 145 | #1,261 |
| 2017 | Boys | 162 | #1,159 |
| 2016 | Boys | 161 | #1,180 |
| 2015 | Boys | 132 | #1,334 |
| 2014 | Boys | 91 | #1,679 |
| 2013 | Boys | 41 | #2,804 |
| 2012 | Boys | 59 | #2,209 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
| 2011 | Boys | 40 | #2,904 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 43 | #2,787 |
| 2009 | Boys | 47 | #2,623 |
| 2008 | Boys | 44 | #2,753 |
| 2007 | Boys | 36 | #3,135 |
| 2006 | Boys | 35 | #3,083 |
| 2005 | Boys | 26 | #3,615 |
When Was Kilian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
212 recorded births
National rank #1,031
2024 · Boys
209 recorded births
National rank #1,053
2025 · Boys
177 recorded births
National rank #1,166
2021 · Boys
168 recorded births
National rank #1,170
Where Kilian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #634 | 7 |
| NJ | #707 | 9 |
| VA | #798 | 8 |
| CA | #862 | 27 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |
| PA | #913 | 8 |
| NY | #994 | 12 |
| IL | #1,023 | 7 |