UK boy's name
Kylun
A masculine name with unknown origins and meanings.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kylun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kylun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3830, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kylun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Kylun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kylun ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 boys were registered as Kylun.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kylun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3830
2011
Births in 2011
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Kylun mean?
The name Kylun has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Sumerian language spoken in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, dating back to around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ki," meaning "earth," and "lun," meaning "to dwell," suggesting a connection to the land or a sense of grounding.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kylun can be found in the epic poem "The Gilgamesh Epic," which is considered one of the oldest written works in human history, dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this epic, Kylun is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a servant or attendant to one of the main figures.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which spanned from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Kylun gained prominence among the ruling class and nobility. One notable figure from this period was Kylun of Uruk, a high-ranking official who served as a scribe and advisor to King Sargon the Great.
In the later Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, the name Kylun appeared in several cuneiform tablets that documented legal transactions and contracts. This suggests that the name was widely used among the merchant and artisan classes during this time.
As the centuries passed, the name Kylun continued to be used in various regions of the ancient Middle East, with variations in spelling and pronunciation appearing in different cultures and languages. One notable figure from this era was Kylun the Poet, a renowned lyricist who lived in the city of Palmyra (modern-day Syria) during the 3rd century CE.
Another historical figure of note was Kylun the Philosopher, a scholar and teacher who lived in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, during the 5th century CE. His teachings and writings on metaphysics and ethics were widely influential in the region.
In the early medieval period, around the 8th century CE, the name Kylun gained popularity among the Christian communities in the Middle East, particularly in Syria and Lebanon. One prominent figure from this time was Kylun of Antioch, a renowned theologian and monk who played a significant role in the development of Eastern Christian thought.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kylun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kylun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3830 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kylun
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kylun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kylun in the UK right now?
In 2011, Kylun was ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kylun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Kylun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kylun?
A masculine name with unknown origins and meanings.
How many people are called Kylun in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Kylun across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.