Kylian Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKIL-ee-an / /ˈkɪliən/Irish; French
Meaning
Irish: slender; French: narrow
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish tradition, Kylian is derived from the name 'Cillian,' which means 'slender' or 'little.' In French culture, it is associated with the word for 'narrow,' reflecting a similar meaning.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Cillian
- Killian
International Variants
- Kylian (French)
- Cillian (Irish)
Famous people named Kylian
Kylian Mbappé — professional footballer.
Kylian Hazard — professional footballer.
Fictional characters named Kylian
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kylian was first seen in the United States in 2005. Kylian has ranked as high as #602 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Kylian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kylian (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 87 | |
| CA | 84 | |
| FL | 67 | |
| NY | 46 | |
| NC | 36 | |
| IL | 26 | |
| GA | 24 | |
| MD | 20 | |
| TN | 18 | |
| OH | 18 | |
| AZ | 17 | |
| VA | 17 | |
| PA | 16 | |
| LA | 11 | |
| MA | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 173 |
| 2019 | 227 |
| 2020 | 212 |
| 2021 | 315 |
| 2022 | 566 |
| 2023 | 950 |
| 2024 | 679 |