Cillian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cillian is an Irish name meaning 'little church', originating from the word 'Cillín'. The name has evolved from 'Cillín' to its current form. It is associated with creativity and uniqueness, and while it does not have biblical relevance, it has historical roots in Ireland. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among those with Irish connections.
The name Cillian is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cillian has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Cillian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3682nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 869th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cillian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cillian"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪl.jən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Cillian is derived from the Irish name 'Cillín', which means 'little church' or 'church' and is often associated with the word 'cill', meaning 'cell' or 'church'.
Meaning
little church
Language Evolution
Cillín, Cillian
Historical Usage
Cillian has been used in Ireland since the Middle Ages and has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among those with Irish heritage or interest in Irish culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Killian, Kilian, Cillan
Modern Popularity & Image
Cillian is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness. It has gained recognition due to its use in popular culture and media.
Famous People
Cillian Murphy, Cillian O'Connor
Explore More Cillian Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cillian"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cillian"
"Cillian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3682nd of 24088 | 406 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 869th of 23106 | 3,075 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Cillian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
56.22% 2576th/4582 |
38.54% 1990th/5164 |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
42.66% 3184th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.44% 934th/3984 |
12.50% 561st/4487 |
16.40% 1119th/6822 |
14.24% 894th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cillian" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cillian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cillian" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.