The nameKaylan

Kaylan is a recent boy's name, rising strongly since the 2010s.

Meaning

Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Kaylian, Aylan or Kylian.

Origin

A modern coinage.

History

First found in France in 2003, Kaylan rose strongly and reached its highest level in the early 2020s. It is especially popular on Réunion.

Popularity of the name Kaylan

Kaylan in France

273rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (215 births)
1,675babies named Kaylan in France since 1900
0108215 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kaylan was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,055 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Kaylan. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Kaylan in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 185 births a year on average, against 99 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaylan mean?

Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Kaylian, Aylan or Kylian.

What is the origin of the name Kaylan?

A modern coinage.

Is Kaylan a girl's or a boy's name?

Kaylan is a boy's name.