Kilian
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Small: Fierce.
- Origin
- Irish
Kilian Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,512 baby boys have been named Kilian. The name peaked in 2023 with 212 US births that year (rank #1032). In 2024, ranked #1050 nationally.
Top States for Kilian
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kilian births are: California (246), Texas (151), Florida (117).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Kilian
If you like Kilian's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kilian's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.
Quick Facts About Kilian
Where in the US Is Kilian Most Popular?
Average boy-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's boys-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Kilian the strongest states are Utah, Massachusetts, Colorado.
Strongest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | #651 | 18 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | #663 | 26 |
| 3 | Colorado | #742 | 19 |
| 4 | Washington | #804 | 30 |
| 5 | Arizona | #804 | 27 |
| 6 | Virginia | #841 | 46 |
| 7 | California | #917 | 102 |
| 8 | New York | #948 | 54 |
| 9 | Florida | #1,039 | 41 |
Weakest boys-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | #1,039 | 41 |
| 2 | New York | #948 | 54 |
| 3 | California | #917 | 102 |
| 4 | Virginia | #841 | 46 |
| 5 | Arizona | #804 | 27 |
| 6 | Washington | #804 | 30 |
| 7 | Colorado | #742 | 19 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | #663 | 26 |
| 9 | Utah | #651 | 18 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Kilian in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
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Compare Kilian to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kilian against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).