Kylan
How to say it: KYE-lun · /ˈkaɪlən/
Modern variant of Kyle; Kyle derives from Scottish Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow strait; -an suffix adds an Irish diminutive form.
Kylan was the 362nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 507 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #342 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #362 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 507 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,599 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #342 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kylan belongs almost entirely to the last forty years. It reached its high in the 2020s and looks set to climb further.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp in sound, Kylan has a modern snap. Braylon and Kaiden share its style.
Nicknames
- Kyle
- Ky
Honouring a Kylan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kylan is about 1 in 150.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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