boy's name
Cylian
see-LYAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 350
Cylian is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2009, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2002.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cylian Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 65 |
How Popular Is Cylian?
In 2025, Cylian was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
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 Cylian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cylian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cylian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cylian
- French see-LYAHN
Sibling Names for Cylian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cylian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cylian
Is Cylian a girl's or a boy's name?
Cylian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cylian?
Cylian has 2 syllables.
When was Cylian most popular?
Cylian peaked in 2009, when 25 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Cylian a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Cylian currently ranks #2,537 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.