boy's name
Kilan
KY-lun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 238
Kilan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kilan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 41 |
How Popular Is Kilan?
In 2024, Kilan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kilan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kilan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kilan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kilan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kilan
- English KY-lun
Sibling Names for Kilan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kilan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kilan
How popular is the name Kilan?
In 2024, Kilan was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kilan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kilan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kilan?
Kilan has 2 syllables.
When was Kilan most popular?
Kilan peaked in 2021, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.