Killian
A boys’ name of Irish origin, meaning small church; bright-headed.
How Killian has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #349 |
| 2016 | #264 |
| 2017 | #249 |
| 2018 | #287 |
| 2019 | #311 |
| 2020 | #352 |
| 2021 | #348 |
| 2022 | #364 |
| 2023 | #366 |
| 2024 | #369 |
| 2025 | #418 |
Killian by the numbers
In 2025, 59 babies in England and Wales were named Killian. In the US, 1,513 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Killian. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Killian
Names that are said the same way as Killian, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean light
Like Killian, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Lucabringer of light3,266 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
- Elliotbright fame; a form of Elijah544 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Killian
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