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Cilian

maleStatistical record

What official birth registration shows about Cilian: which national registrars published it, in which years, and how its recorded position changed.

No researched meaning, origin or pronunciation yet — what that means.

Republic of Ireland · Boys

Falling

among boys in Republic of Ireland · 1999–2008

Republic of Ireland · Boys rank from 1999 to 2008, ranging from #379 to #698.19992008#379#698
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Republic of Ireland · Boys rank by year
YearRank
1999#379
2008#698

VerifiedSource: CSO Ireland — Irish Babies' Names.Confidence: high.

See all Republic of Ireland names · Source: CSO Ireland — Irish Babies' Names

What the data shows

FallingRepublic of Ireland · Boys

Recorded in official data among boys in Republic of Ireland in 2 of the 10 years from 1999 to 2008.

Official data for Republic of Ireland, 19992008 · CSO Ireland. Data sources

Popularity journey

  1. First recorded1999

    First recorded at #379 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1999 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.

    Republic of Ireland · Boys

  2. Highest recorded1999–2008

    Highest recorded position: #379 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 1999 (recorded 1999–2008).

    Republic of Ireland · Boys

  3. Most recent2008

    Most recently recorded at #698 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 2008.

    Republic of Ireland · Boys

Popularity data

Recorded in official data for Republic of Ireland from 1999 to 2008. Highest recorded position: #379 in Republic of Ireland in 1999.

Cilian's recorded popularity observations by year, region and administrative category, including rank, registered births, source confidence and when each region's data was last reviewed.
YearRegionCategoryRankBirths registeredConfidenceStatus
2008Republic of Irelandmale#6983HighVerified
1999Republic of Irelandmale#3793HighVerified

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Recorded in official data for Republic of Ireland from 1999 to 2008. Highest recorded position: #379 in Republic of Ireland in 1999. Source data last verified 2026-07-25.