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Kylian

Boy name · 39 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kylian: 39 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 10 births in 2023.

Kylian is a modern name most often considered a variant of Julian, ultimately from the Latin *Iulianus*, meaning “youthful” or “downy-bearded.” It also shares roots with the Irish name Cillian, which can mean “war” or “church,” though the Julian connection is more widely recognised among English and Scottish speakers. The name skyrocketed to global fame thanks to French footballer Kylian Mbappé, a World Cup winner and one of the sport’s most dazzling talents. While no major place is directly named after him, his influence has inspired countless babies born in Scotland and beyond. Unusually, the spelling “Kylian” was virtually unheard of before the 2010s—proof that a single charismatic bearer can reshape a name’s entire history.