Killian

Rank 364th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Killian was 364th most popular baby name for boys and 708th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 918 babies were named Killian in the United States. The gender distribution for "Killian" is 97.9% male and 2.1% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,663 babies in the United States were named Killian. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Killian is around 9 to 11 years old.

The name "Killian" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Killian include Kil and Killi.

Killian Meaning & Origin

Killian is an Irish name that means "bright-headed," evoking connotations of intelligence, sharpness, and brilliance.

The name Killian is described as adventurous, mysterious and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Killian is pronounced kil-lee-an in English. The name Killian has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Killian

The name Killian is often used in popular culture such as films, TV series, and books, with characters carrying the name in series such as "Once Upon a Time" and "Survivor".

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

Relevant Categories

Irish Baby Names 🇮🇪

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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