Cillian

Cillian is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 668 boys in the United States.

Cillian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cillian

Cillian belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cillian first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #463 in 2024, and in 2024 668 babies received the name — 3,486 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cillian in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#463 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Cillian in 2024
668
Total since 1880
3,486

Cillian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#177 in 2024
Babies named Cillian in 2025
230
Total since 1996
2,536

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cillian mean?

The meaning of Cillian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cillian a boy or girl name?

Cillian is a boy name. In 2024, 668 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cillian?

Cillian comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cillian?

Cillian first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #463 in 2024, and 668 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].