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Cillian

Cillian is a boy name of Irish origin, meaning Little church" or "bright-headed.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginIrish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#878

What does Cillian mean?

Little church" or "bright-headed

How popular is Cillian?

Cillian has been given to 1,643 babies in the United States since 1995, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 7,399 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Cillian per year in the United States, 1995–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
1,643 Babies named since 1995
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Cillian

What does the name Cillian mean?

Cillian means Little church" or "bright-headed. It is of Irish origin.

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

Cillian is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Cillian?

Cillian has been given to 1,643 babies in the United States since 1995, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.