How Many People Are Named Killian?
Complete statistics for the name Killian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Killian, a very rare male name, is held by just 15,870 people in the US, making up 1 in 20,794 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name since 94% of those named Killian are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 16,046 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Killian Through the Generations
With a total of 16,046 births recorded in the US, Killian has seen its popularity rise, peaking in 2017 with 1,527 births. The average age of people named Killian is 12, indicating it's a relatively new name embraced by younger parents. As of now, 15,077 of them are under 30, while 959 are between 30 and 60, and only 10 are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Killian's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Killian
How Many People Have the Name Killian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,577 people in the United States currently share the name Killian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,630 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Killian a Common or Rare Name?
Killian is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Killian in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Killian Most Popular?
The name Killian reached peak popularity in 2017, with 1,527 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Killian?
Approximately 11,577 people named Killian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,577. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,630 Americans.
Is Killian a rare name?
Killian is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,630 Americans has this name.
What does the name Killian mean?
The meaning and origin of Killian are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Killian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Killian are male and 4% are female.
When was Killian most popular?
Killian peaked in 2017 with 1,527 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.