At a glance
- In short
- Quillian is a unique male name with English origins, pronounced as KWIL-yuhn.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#8,889)
- Babies in 2019
- 8 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,681 in 1950
- First recorded
- 1918
Meaning of Quillian
Quillian is a male name with English origins. The variation of this name is Quill. In terms of popularity, Quillian has been given to 8 newborn boys in the United States in the year 2019, ranking at number 8875. While it may not be a widely-used name, Quillian carries a unique and distinctive sound. It has no specific associations or cultural references, allowing parents to choose it for its individuality and charm.
How to pronounce Quillian
English
- Pronounced KWIL-yuhn /ˈkwɪl.jən/
Popularity of Quillian in the U.S.
Quillian was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #8,889 with 8 babies. It peaked at #3,681 in 1950. It first appears in the records in 1918.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1918–2019 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 8,889 | back (not recorded in 1972–2018) |
| 1971 | 5 | 4,907 | back (not recorded in 1951–1970) |
| 1950 | 5 | 3,681 | back (not recorded in 1928–1949) |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,210 | back (not recorded in 1925–1926) |
| 1924 | 5 | 4,347 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 5 | 4,307 | back (not recorded in 1919–1921) |
| 1918 | 6 | 3,728 | new |