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Kylan

Boy name · 47 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kylan: 47 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2020.

Primarily a modern American invention, Kylan is a blend of the popular "Ky-" prefix (from names like Kyle or Kyler) and the "-lan" suffix (as in Nolan or Dylan), giving it a stylish, contemporary feel. Its strongest association may be with Kylán Mbappé, the French football star whose surname is often misconstrued in English-speaking contexts. While not a Scottish name by origin, it fits seamlessly alongside similar-sounding Gaelic names like Kyle and Kyloe. A notable variant, Kylen, shares the same invented roots, and the name's soft-yet-modern sound has made it a steady choice in Scotland since the late 1990s, climbing in popularity as parents look for fresh alternatives to more traditional names.

Boy 11 of 52 years

Peak year
20208 babies
Latest (2025)
#7623 babies
Total births
47since 2012
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 8
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).