Kylan
Boy name · English · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- #578
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #515 in 2022
507 babies were named Kylan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 53 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
US births per million boys, 1969–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kylan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,369 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kylan, 507 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kylan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKylan first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #515.
- Then vs nowKylan is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,175 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,369.
- TrendKylan has slipped 53 places over the last five years and now sits at #578. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKylan is most popular in Delaware, where it ranks #203, followed by Arkansas (#232) and Mississippi (#239). It's in the top 1,000 in 26 states.
About the name Kylan
Kylan is a boy name of English, Irish and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Kylan for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 53 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #515 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #578, with 507 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 606,061 girls |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 girls |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 121,359 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 53,220 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,372 girls |
| 2020s | 19 | 51,948 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1970s | 3.8 | 266,667 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 93,284 boys |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,552 boys |
| 2000s | 118 | 8,495 boys |
| 2010s | 218 | 4,589 boys |
| 2020s | 310 | 3,230 boys |
Other spellings of Kylan
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kylan
What is the origin of the name Kylan?
Kylan has English, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kylan a boy or girl name?
Kylan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kylan?
Kylan ranked #578 for US boys in 2025, given to 507 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#515).