Boy
Kilian
church, little warrior
About Kilian
Strong and storied, Kilian brings European flair to any birth certificate. This name travels well across borders while maintaining its distinctive identity wherever it lands. The hard consonants give it backbone and presence, ensuring it won't fade into the background of a classroom roster. Kilian has depth and history without feeling dated or dusty, offering parents a way to honor heritage while remaining thoroughly modern. Boys who carry this name often find it grows with them beautifully, working equally well for childhood play dates and adult professional introductions. The nickname potential exists for those who want it, while the full name never feels cumbersome. It's a choice that signals thoughtfulness and cultural awareness in naming practices.
Popularity of the Name Kilian
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | #216 | |
| 1966 | #212 | |
| 1967 | #295 | |
| 1968 | #215 | |
| 1970 | #326 | |
| 1971 | #269 | |
| 1972 | #269 | |
| 1973 | #358 | |
| 1975 | #362 | |
| 1978 | #364 | |
| 1979 | #285 | |
| 1980 | #368 | |
| 1981 | #357 | |
| 1982 | #320 | |
| 1984 | #267 | |
| 1985 | #335 | |
| 1986 | #349 | |
| 1987 | #339 | |
| 1989 | #187 | |
| 1990 | #235 | |
| 1991 | #365 | |
| 1992 | #261 | |
| 1993 | #267 | |
| 1994 | #244 | |
| 1995 | #238 | |
| 1996 | #357 | |
| 1997 | #367 | |
| 1998 | #417 | |
| 1999 | #317 | |
| 2003 | #322 | |
| 2004 | #376 | |
| 2005 | #388 | |
| 2006 | #543 | |
| 2007 | #394 | |
| 2008 | #790 | |
| 2009 | #662 | |
| 2010 | #671 | |
| 2011 | #846 | |
| 2012 | #828 | |
| 2014 | #666 | |
| 2015 | #789 | |
| 2017 | #574 | #835 |
| 2018 | #570 | |
| 2019 | #818 | |
| 2022 | #693 | #911 |
| 2023 | #851 | |
| 2025 | #902 | #811 |
| 2024 | #975 |
Variations of Name Kilian
Names Similar to Kilian
Nicknames for Kilian
- Kili
- Lian
- KJ
- Kil
Famous People Named Kilian
| Kilian Jornet | Spanish long-distance runner and mountaineer |
| Kilian Hennessy | French perfumer and founder of By Kilian fragrance house |
| Kilian Kramer | German actor and model |
| Kilian Pagliuca | Italian footballer |
| Kilian Iglesias | Spanish motorcycle racer |
| Kilian Albrecht | German bobsledder |
| Kilian Wenger | Swiss ski jumper |
| Kilian Inniger | Swiss freestyle skier |
| Kilian Bessin | French comedian and actor |
| Kilian Duarte | American bassist and musician |
| Kilian Kleinschmidt | German humanitarian and entrepreneur |
| Kilian Ates | Turkish actor |
| Kilian Ludewig | German footballer |
| Kilian Roth | German BMX rider |
| Kilian Fischhuber | Austrian rock climber |
| Kilian Stuba | Liechtensteiner ski mountaineer |
| Kilian Peier | Swiss ski jumper |
| Kilian Zehnder | Swiss skateboarder |
Characters Named Kilian
| Kilian Jones | Captain Hook - From the TV show "Once Upon a Time" |
| Kilian the Fierce | A character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls" |
| Kilian Engar | From the fantasy novel "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss |
| Kilian McMillan | A character in the book "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion |
| Kilian Redgrave | From the novel "Red Sparrow" by Jason Matthews |
| Kilian Vidna | From the novel "Towers of the Sunset" by L. E. Modesitt Jr |
| Kilian Marduk | From the manga series "Akatsuki no Yona" |
| Kilian Darkwater | From the novel "The Waterborn" by J. Gregory Keyes |
| Kilian Vidanya | From the manga series "Basara" |
| Kilian Nord | From the video game "Lords of the Fallen" |
| Kilian Garret | A character in the book "The Relic Guild" by Edward Cox |