boy's name
Cilian
KIL-ee-un
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 76
Cilian is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cilian Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Cilian?
In 2022, Cilian was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Cilian Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cilian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cilian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cilian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cilian
- Pronunciation KIL-ee-un
Sibling Names for Cilian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cilian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cilian
How popular is the name Cilian?
In 2022, Cilian was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Cilian a girl's or a boy's name?
Cilian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cilian?
Cilian has 3 syllables.
When was Cilian most popular?
Cilian peaked in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.