Kilian
A male given name from Irish, variant of Killian.
Every Kilian since 1970 — 2,717 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kilian
Kilian is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,167 in 2025 with 177 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 2,717 American babies have been named Kilian. Its peak came in 2023, when 212 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kilian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kilian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 177 | #1,167 |
| 2024 | — | — | 209 | #1,053 |
| 2023 | — | — | 212 | #1,032 |
| 2022 | — | — | 161 | #1,223 |
| 2021 | — | — | 168 | #1,176 |
| 2020 | — | — | 154 | #1,223 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,742 | 132 | #1,359 |
| 2018 | — | — | 145 | #1,273 |
| 2017 | — | — | 162 | #1,161 |
| 2016 | — | — | 161 | #1,180 |
| 2015 | — | — | 132 | #1,337 |
| 2014 | — | — | 91 | #1,686 |
| 2013 | — | — | 41 | #2,825 |
| 2012 | — | — | 59 | #2,225 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,859 | 40 | #2,932 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,516 | 43 | #2,811 |
| 2009 | — | — | 47 | #2,642 |
| 2008 | — | — | 44 | #2,772 |
| 2007 | — | — | 36 | #3,163 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35 | #3,127 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,678 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,523 | 32 | #3,122 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,059 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,129 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,903 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,711 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,890 |
| 1990 | — | — | 18 | #3,395 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,135 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,108 |
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Famous people named Kilian
- Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer Architect · 1689–1751
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kilian mean?
A male given name from Irish, variant of Killian.
How popular is the name Kilian in 2025?
Kilian ranked #1,167 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 177 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kilian?
2,717 babies have been named Kilian in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kilian most popular?
Kilian peaked in 2023, when 212 newborns received the name.
Is Kilian a boy or girl name?
Kilian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kilian rising or falling?
Kilian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kilian?
Well-known people named Kilian include Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer (architect).