boy's name
Cillin
KIL-een
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 48
Cillin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #742. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1993, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in Ireland.
- First appears in birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cillin Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Cillin?
In 2014, Cillin was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #742 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Where Cillin Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
How Cillin Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Cillín | Cillín is a rare spelling of Cillin, written with a fada and recorded 4 times, mostly in Ireland. | 4 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Cillin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cillin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cillin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cillin
- Pronunciation KIL-een
Sibling Names for Cillin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cillin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cillin
How popular is the name Cillin?
In 2014, Cillin was given to 3 babies in Ireland, ranking #742 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Ireland.
Is Cillin a girl's or a boy's name?
Cillin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cillin?
Cillin has 2 syllables.
When was Cillin most popular?
Cillin peaked in 1993, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.