Kylan is a distinctive choice, ranked #880 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kylan in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#880
US Rank #532
About the Name Kylan
Kylan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 261 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #402 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kylan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #532, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kylan
Unlikely. With around 36 UK babies named Kylan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kylan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kylan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 261 places in the last five years. Its peak was #402 in 2013. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kylan is more popular in the US (#532) than in the UK (#880). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Kylan ranks #532 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
36
UK babies named Kylan (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 261 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kylan
Likely around 1 other Kylan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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