Kylan Unisex

Popularity: #468 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKYE-lan / /ˈkaɪ.lən/

Irish; Welsh

Meaning

Irish: slender; Welsh: narrow

Historical & Cultural Background

Kylan is a name that has roots in both Irish and Welsh cultures. In Irish, it is often associated with the meaning of 'slender' or 'narrow.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. Its modern usage reflects a trend towards unique and less traditional names for boys.

Trend Summary

Kylan has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

CylanDylanRylanBrynJalenZylan

Variants

  • Kylan

International Variants

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Famous people named Kylan

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Fictional characters named Kylan

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Sibling Suggestions

KieranKylerKadenKellanKian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kylan was first seen in the United States in 1969. Kylan has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kylan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kylan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 55
11%
NC 37
7%
GA 36
7%
FL 33
6%
TN 33
6%
AL 26
5%
CA 24
5%
MS 23
4%
IN 23
4%
LA 23
4%
SC 22
4%
IL 22
4%
OH 19
4%
AR 18
3%
MI 15
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19695
19725
197412
197611
197712
197811
197910
198010
198116
198213
198316
198420
198518
198618
198721
198834
198934
199041
199136
199245
199345
199474
199589
199696
1997113
1998137
1999142
2000149
2001178
2002187
2003193
2004228
2005233
2006284
2007280
2008291
2009333
2010355
2011363
2012372
2013356
2014389
2015385
2016438
2017418
2018507
2019501
2020543
2021488
2022576
2023535
2024558