Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Killian.
National Rank (2025)
#418
All-Time Peak Rank
#248 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
16,219
Unisex Distribution96.3% Boy / 3.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Killian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Killian
According to SSA data, Killian achieved its highest historical rank of #248 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 1,506 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 21.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Killian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-21.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,506Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
44Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:5
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:132
1990s:1,090
2000s:1,824
2010s:7,883
2020s:5,280
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKil-lian
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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