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