Boy nameCurrently #1,050 in the USRising
Kilian
//ˈkɪliən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kilian's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kilian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kilian |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 132 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 162 |
| 2018 | 145 |
| 2019 | 138 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 168 |
| 2022 | 161 |
| 2023 | 212 |
| 2024 | 209 |
Kilian through the decades
- Kilian peaked in 2023, when 212 babies were named Kilian in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kilian has risen 247% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kilian currently ranks #1,050 in the US and is on the rise.