Rising since 1999, #3,089 for boys today.
Popularity of Khylan since 1996
Babies named Khylan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 338 |
| 2020s | 314 |
Meaning & origin
Khylan is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, placing it among the wave of inventive names that emerged in the late 20th century. It ranks 3,089 as of 2025, with approximately 1 in 44,000 boys receiving the name that year. Its popularity peaked in 2019, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 1999, indicating steady if niche appeal. The name is most common in Texas, suggesting a regional pattern. Khylan's meaning is unclear; it is likely a respelling or combination of phonetic elements with the fashionable -lan suffix, making it a distinctly modern choice. Parents drawn to Khylan often pair it with sibling names that share a contemporary, unisex style, such as Kinsley or Kyson.
Khylan first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, coinciding with a trend of inventive names beginning with 'K' paired with the -lan suffix (as in Kylan, Brylan). It does not have a clear linguistic derivation; its spelling appears to be a respelling of an existing name like Kylan or a purely modern creation. The name has seen modest but steady use since the late 1990s, particularly in Texas.
Where Khylan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky
Sibling names for Khylan
Names that share Khylan's style, for a brother or sister.
