Will my child share the name Kylan with classmates?

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.

Is Kylan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

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.

Is Kylan popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Kylan a popular baby name in the United States?

Kylan ranks #532 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #880

Kylan

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 — 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 — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #532, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.