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Kylan: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced KY-luhn · 2 syllables

Modern coinage; compare Kyle. Variant: Kylen.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
KY-luhn
US rank (2025)
#578
US babies a year
about 566 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2020
Style
Modern

How popular is Kylan?

Kylan was the #578 name in the US in 2025, given to 542 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.

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Babies named Kylan in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2020).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#578
England & Wales#620
Scotland#391
Ireland#639
Australia#913

How old are people named Kylan?

Half of US adults named Kylan are older than 24; most are between 18 and 39. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Kylan

How do you pronounce Kylan?

Kylan is pronounced KY-luhn.

How popular is the name Kylan?

Kylan was the #578 name in the US in 2025, given to 542 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.

How old are people named Kylan?

Half of US adults named Kylan are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 39.