boy's name
Kylian
KIL-ee-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 35,974
France
#302
2025 births
Kylian is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 448 babies in the United States, ranking #623. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Peaked in France in 2007, when 2,030 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 3,368 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1989.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kylian Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,190 |
| 2000s | 15,420 |
| 2010s | 12,130 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 2,335 |
How Popular Is Kylian?
In 2025, Kylian was given to 175 babies in France, ranking #302 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Kylian 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 Kylian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kylian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kylian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kylian
- English KIL-ee-un
Sibling Names for Kylian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kylian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kylian
How popular is the name Kylian?
In 2025, Kylian was given to 175 babies in France, ranking #302 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Kylian a girl's or a boy's name?
Kylian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kylian?
Kylian has 3 syllables.
When was Kylian most popular?
Kylian peaked in 2007, when 2,030 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Kylian a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kylian currently ranks #302 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.