A Irish name gently fading from the charts.
Quillan is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, from the Gaelic word cuillean meaning 'holly,' the evergreen plant associated with winter festivals and good luck. In Irish tradition, holly was a symbol of protection and was hung in homes to ward off evil spirits.
Quillan has a cool, Celtic sound that feels both ancient and fresh — a nature name with deep Irish roots that remains genuinely uncommon.
Quillan was #8728 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10625, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 50 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 122 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 77 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 99 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 25 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10625 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8108 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9627 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6260 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7381 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5109 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5485 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6581 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6630 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7903 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9405 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8605 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8701 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6495 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7453 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13991 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14112 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10623 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13529 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8913 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1982–2024) · Methodology