Kylian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kylian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kylian?
Kylian is spelled K-Y-L-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kylian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kylian is a French form related to Kilian and the Irish name Cillian.
- Origin
- Kylian is a French spelling of Kilian, a name ultimately connected with the Irish name Cillian and borne by early Irish saints.
- Pronunciation
- KY-li-uhn · 3 syllables
Kylian Popularity in 2025
Rank#622
Recorded Births448
- Boys usage fell 162 places to #622 and recorded 233 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.
What Does the Name Kylian Mean?
Kylian is a French form related to Kilian and the Irish name Cillian. The name is often interpreted as “little church,” although other historical derivations have also been proposed.
Origin: Kylian is a French spelling of Kilian, a name ultimately connected with the Irish name Cillian and borne by early Irish saints.
How Do You Pronounce Kylian?
PronunciationKY-li-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Kylian?
- History
- The name Cillian appears in early Irish hagiography, and Kylian likely emerged as a modern variant of this traditional name.
Kylian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 448 | #622 |
| 2024 | Boys | 681 | #460 |
| 2023 | Boys | 950 | #345 |
| 2022 | Boys | 567 | #523 |
| 2021 | Boys | 315 | #782 |
| 2020 | Boys | 212 | #999 |
| 2019 | Boys | 227 | #945 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 173 | #1,119 |
| 2017 | Boys | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2016 | Boys | 27 | #3,883 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
| 2007 | Boys | 12 | #6,622 |
| 2006 | Boys | 12 | #6,460 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2002 | Girls | 7 | #12,187 |
When Was Kylian 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
950 recorded births
National rank #345
2024 · Boys
681 recorded births
National rank #460
2022 · Boys
567 recorded births
National rank #523
2025 · Boys
448 recorded births
National rank #622
Where Kylian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #382 | 7 |
| FL | #394 | 49 |
| NC | #431 | 25 |
| MD | #437 | 11 |
| MA | #438 | 11 |
| NJ | #488 | 15 |
| VA | #497 | 15 |
| SC | #501 | 9 |