Kilian Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
German name meaning 'war' or 'strife'.
Meaning of the Name Kilian
Kilian is a German name derived from the Latin name Cillian, meaning 'war' or 'strife'. It has Celtic origins and is associated with the Irish saint Cillian, who was a missionary in Germany. The name is often given to boys and is known for its strong and powerful connotations.
Popularity of the Name Kilian
The popularity for the name Kilian peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 168 births, which ranked number 2,497 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Kilian had the most female births in 2011 with 6, which ranked number 14,821 out of 19,581 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 168, which ranked number 1,168 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kilian has increased sharply over the last ten years from 59 births to 160 births, an increase of 171.19%. Among males, Kilian has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 59 births to 160 births, an increase of 171.19%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kilian
- 20 Year Trend of Kilian: 700.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kilian: 171.19%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kilian: 171.19%
Popularity of Kilian by State
For males, Kilian was most popular in Western states with 35 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 21 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kilian. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 21 | 1021 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 21 | 1055 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 7 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 11 | 618 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kilian
- Total Births of Kilian: 177 (10.49%)
- Male Births of Kilian: 177 (10.49%)
Given the upward trend of Kilian over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.49% increase in total births, for a total of 177 births in 2024. Male births for Kilian have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 177 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.49%.