Boy nameCurrently #369 in the USFalling
Killian
//ˈkɪljən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20177 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Killian'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.
Killian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Killian |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 91 |
| 1991 | 87 |
| 1992 | 93 |
| 1993 | 106 |
| 1994 | 106 |
| 1995 | 155 |
| 1996 | 161 |
| 1997 | 178 |
| 1998 | 158 |
| 1999 | 123 |
| 2000 | 158 |
| 2001 | 147 |
| 2002 | 130 |
| 2003 | 128 |
| 2004 | 166 |
| 2005 | 172 |
| 2006 | 188 |
| 2007 | 269 |
| 2008 | 290 |
| 2009 | 323 |
| 2010 | 309 |
| 2011 | 316 |
| 2012 | 281 |
| 2013 | 310 |
| 2014 | 561 |
| 2015 | 1,001 |
| 2016 | 1,401 |
| 2017 | 1,527 |
| 2018 | 1,250 |
| 2019 | 1,105 |
| 2020 | 912 |
| 2021 | 960 |
| 2022 | 922 |
| 2023 | 896 |
| 2024 | 896 |
Killian through the decades
- Killian peaked in 2017, when 1,527 babies were named Killian in the US.
- The 2020s were Killian's strongest decade, averaging 917 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Killian has risen 260% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Killian currently ranks #369 in the US and is cooling off.