How Many People Are Named Kailan?
Complete statistics for the name Kailan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kailan is a very rare male name, with only 1,069 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 308,675 Americans. The majority of folks named Kailan are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,081 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kailan Through the Generations
Kailan saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 58 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an average age of 16, most people named Kailan are still in their early years, with 949 under 30 and only 132 aged between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence is concentrated among younger generations, making it a fresh choice for parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kailan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kailan
How Many People Have the Name Kailan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,069 people in the United States currently share the name Kailan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 308,675 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kailan a Common or Rare Name?
Kailan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kailan Mean?
Kailan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kailan in SSA data, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.
When Was Kailan Most Popular?
The name Kailan reached peak popularity in 2009, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kailan?
Approximately 1,069 people named Kailan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,081. That works out to roughly 1 in 308,675 Americans.
Is Kailan a rare name?
Kailan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 308,675 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kailan mean?
Kailan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kailan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 53% of people named Kailan are male and 47% are female.
When was Kailan most popular?
Kailan peaked in 2009 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.