Killian
5 countries#1691 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Killian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
21,923 births recorded 1978–2022 · currently #1691 · peaked in 2002 with 1,930 births
Most common in: Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Nord, Loire-Atlantique, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
16,834 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #417 · peaked in 2017 with 1,528 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
982 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #303 · peaked in 2018 with 100 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
614 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #577 · peaked in 2018 with 76 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
245 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #175 · peaked in 2017 with 17 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
123 births recorded 2009–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2020 with 16 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Killian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #43 | — |
| 2004 | #51 | ↓8 |
| 2005 | #57 | ↓6 |
| 2006 | #72 | ↓15 |
| 2007 | #74 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #90 | ↓16 |
| 2009 | #112 | ↓22 |
| 2010 | #163 | ↓51 |
| 2011 | #205 | ↓42 |
| 2012 | #269 | ↓64 |
| 2013 | #320 | ↓51 |
| 2014 | #390 | ↓70 |
| 2015 | #390 | — |
| 2016 | #477 | ↓87 |
| 2017 | #584 | ↓107 |
| 2018 | #771 | ↓187 |
| 2019 | #851 | ↓80 |
| 2020 | #1264 | ↓413 |
| 2021 | #1397 | ↓133 |
| 2022 | #1691 | ↓294 |
Frequently asked questions about Killian
Is Killian a popular name?
Yes — Killian currently ranks #1691 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Killian more common for boys or girls?
Killian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Killian most popular?
Killian peaked in 2002 in France, with 1,930 recorded births that year.
Is Killian rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Killian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1570 in 1978 to #1691 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Killian?
At least 39,739 babies have been recorded with the name Killian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Killian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Killian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Killian?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Killian include Rylan, Conrad, Reed, Francis.
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