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The name Kylian
The first name Kylian is a relatively recent first name. It appeared in the early 90s and counted only a few births per year. It was from the 2000s that it experienced a real peak in popularity. However, this first name has several spellings that are also widely used, such as Killian, Kilian, Kylian or Kyllian. Today, Kylian remains a very present name in maternity wards, thanks in particular to the famous world champion, Kylian Mbappé. It is one of the current French favorite first names.
Kylian is a name of 6 letters that begins with the letter K and ends with the letter N.
Breakdown by sex (France and United States)
Number of children girls who had the first name Kylian (12 births).

Number of children boys having had the first name Kylian (30 151 births).
Figures and trends of the name Kylian in the world
France
There have been 29 870 births of Kylian since 1 989 (average of 1 067 / year). There were 499 named Kylian born in 2 021. It's the year 2 007 which saw the most births of babies with this name. #8177
births
since 1 989
29 870
births
in 2 021
499
was the peak year
of births
2 007
births / year
on average
1 067
United States
There have been 293 births of Kylian since 2 002 (average of 20 / year). There were 176 named Kylian born in 2 018. It's the year 2 018 which saw the most births of babies with this name. #8177
births
since 2 002
293
births
in 2 018
176
was the peak year
of births
2 018
births / year
on average
20
In 1989, 9 boys were named Kylian in France. This is the first year that this young first name appears in France. 28,703 people have responded to the name since 1989, making it a relatively standard choice. Today, many boys are called that. Note that it had its greatest success when it was given to 2,031 boys in 2007. 2018 reached a new peak with 1,214 births, thanks in particular to the World Cup and its star player, Kylian Mbappé . In 2019, 940 babies were given this name and 661 in 2020. In 2021, 499 children were named Kylian. There is therefore a constant upward trend in the popularity of this first name.
Etymology, origin and meaning of name Kylian
The first name Kylian, of Celtic origin and comes more precisely from the Gaelic term "ceallach". This term means "struggle", in reference to the first who bore this name, Saint Killien, who was assassinated.
The name Kylian originates from an Irish bishop. Saint Killien was a seventh-century Irish-born bishop who preached the gospel in what is now northern Bavaria. He converts Duke Gosbert to Christianity and persuades him to break his illegitimate bond with his sister-in-law, his brother's widow. Enraged, she executed St. Killien.
When do we celebrate Saint Kylian? What day ?
The first name Kylian is celebrated on July 8 according to the Christian calendar. On this day, it is Saint Killien who is celebrated, bishop and martyr who migrated to evangelize. On July 8, other saints are celebrated such as Edgar, Thibault or Eger.
Personalities of the Kylian
Kylian is an adorable boy who knows how to win everyone's sympathy. He enjoys helping others through his altruism and generosity. He easily integrates the rules of good conduct in society and applies them as a matter of course. He has developed a good moral sense and is very honest. He can easily be trusted. Kylian is also an idealist. He dreams of a better and fairer world. He works hard to contribute to it. All these qualities make him an endearing person. To later demonstrate his generosity and desire to help others, he may take up a career related to humanity, unless he wishes to become a doctor or a lawyer.
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