Kylan
Kylan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Kyle (narrow strait) and the popular suffix -lan.
Origin and history
Kylan is a modern American name created by blending elements from names like Kyle and Rylan. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward rhyming, modern-sounding names ending in -lan. In the United States, it is predominantly used for boys and enjoys steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
10,734 babies in the United States have been named Kylan since 1880. It ranks #1151 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #541.
States where it is most popular
- TN (10.3 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- MS (6.9 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 200 |
| 1990-2000 | 818 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,357 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,085 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,208 |
Famous people named Kylan
- Kylan Boswell: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Kylan emerged during the late 20th century alongside other popular '-lan' sound patterns like Dylan and Rylan.
- The name has seen an increase in usage in the 2020s, ranking within the top 600 U.S. male names.