Kilian
5 countries#1210 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kilian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
10,691 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #1210 · peaked in 2005 with 758 births
Most common in: Ille-et-Vilaine, Finistère, Loire-Atlantique, Nord, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,717 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #1166 · peaked in 2023 with 212 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
213 births recorded 1996–2022 · peaked in 2021 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
191 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1218 · peaked in 2021 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
19 births recorded 2019–2022 · peaked in 2019 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2018–2018 · peaked in 2018 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Kilian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #109 | — |
| 2004 | #106 | ↑3 |
| 2005 | #97 | ↑9 |
| 2006 | #114 | ↓17 |
| 2007 | #144 | ↓30 |
| 2008 | #159 | ↓15 |
| 2009 | #174 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #219 | ↓45 |
| 2011 | #229 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #303 | ↓74 |
| 2013 | #357 | ↓54 |
| 2014 | #353 | ↑4 |
| 2015 | #450 | ↓97 |
| 2016 | #514 | ↓64 |
| 2017 | #525 | ↓11 |
| 2018 | #626 | ↓101 |
| 2019 | #742 | ↓116 |
| 2020 | #924 | ↓182 |
| 2021 | #896 | ↑28 |
| 2022 | #1210 | ↓314 |
Frequently asked questions about Kilian
Is Kilian a popular name?
Yes — Kilian currently ranks #1210 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Kilian more common for boys or girls?
Kilian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Kilian most popular?
Kilian peaked in 2005 in France, with 758 recorded births that year.
Is Kilian rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Kilian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1554 in 1972 to #1210 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Kilian?
At least 13,621 babies have been recorded with the name Kilian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kilian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kilian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kilian?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Kilian include Rafe, Denzel, Lux, Amado.
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