Kylan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kylan has a modern origin and means 'slender' or 'narrow.' It has evolved from Gaelic roots and has gained popularity in recent decades as a distinctive name. It has no biblical relevance but is appreciated for its contemporary sound and uniqueness.
The name Kylan is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kylan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kylan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1857th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 791st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 589th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9683rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4166th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4207th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kylan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kylan"
Pronunciation
/ˈkaɪlən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Kylan is believed to be a modern variant of the name Kylan, which has roots in Gaelic, where it is derived from the word 'caol,' meaning 'slender' or 'narrow.'
Meaning
slender, narrow
Language Evolution
Cailin (Irish), Kailin (English), Kylan (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Kylan gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name choice, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Kylan, Kylan, Kaylan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kylan is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often chosen for its uniqueness and appealing sound.
Famous People
Kylan Hines (American football player), Kylan A. (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kylan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kylan"
"Kylan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4718th of 10718 | 76 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1857th of 16616 | 616 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 791st of 24088 | 3,838 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 589th of 23106 | 5,694 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9683rd of 27321 | 101 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4166th of 35406 | 530 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4207th of 30306 | 414 |
Regional Popularity of "Kylan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
- |
36.58% 1900th/5194 |
36.81% 2325th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.14% 831st/4582 |
34.84% 1799th/5164 |
8.55% 625th/7313 |
14.44% 1078th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.16% 604th/3984 |
25.21% 1131st/4487 |
6.08% 415th/6822 |
16.83% 1056th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kylan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
57.36% 4195th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
92.78% 4163rd/4487 |
54.87% 3743rd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Kylan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kylan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.