Khylan
Khylan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; often interpreted as 'narrow land' or 'strait' when associated with the Scottish root Kylan/Kylen.
Origin and history
Khylan is a modern American name created by blending popular phonetic elements such as the 'Khy-' prefix with the '-lan' suffix. It has grown in use in the United States primarily in the 21st century. The name represents a contemporary trend of crafting unique, stylish sound patterns for boys.
Popularity in the United States
734 babies in the United States have been named Khylan since 1880. It ranks #3942 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1613.
States where it is most popular
- GA (21.5 %)
- MS (19.8 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- AL (10.7 %)
- SC (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 77 |
| 2010-2019 | 338 |
| 2020-2029 | 314 |
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Khylan have occurred since 2020, reflecting its recent rise in popularity.
- The addition of the letter 'h' in Khylan follows a broader modern naming trend of using distinctive vowel and consonant combinations.