Cullan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cullan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2006.
The name Cullan is a Scottish and Irish variant of Cullen, derived from the Gaelic "cuileann," meaning "holly" or "holly tree," a plant with deep Celtic symbolism of protection and resilience. One of the most famous bearers was the pioneering Scottish chemist Sir William Cullen (1710–1790), after whom the "Cullen" unit of electric charge was informally named in his honour. There is also strong cultural resonance with the fictional Cullen family from the *Twilight* series, though the spelling differs. The name shares its root with the seaside town of Cullen in Moray, Scotland, famed for the rich, smoked fish soup Cullen Skink. In Irish mythology, the holly tree was considered sacred, and Cullan is often linked to the legendary hero Cú Chulainn, though the connection is more phonetic than etymological.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20063 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #5843 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y