Boy · #7,838 in 2026

Quillan

Quillan is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Brenac was merged into Quillan.

Current Rank
#7,838
Peak Rank
#4,006 (2019)
Total Babies
386
5-Yr Trend
-49%
1982
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#4006
Peak Rank
386
Total Count
40
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Quillan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Quillan is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Brenac was merged into Quillan.

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Origin & history
Historically, Quillan was a stopping point on the ancient and winding road between Carcassonne and Perpignan. The River Aude traditionally carried timber and other local products to Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi . The town was particularly noted for hat making, and then later, the production of formica. With the construction of the toll-road joining Carcassonne to Perpignan via Narbonne, the town has moved away from production towards eco-tourism, tourism and outdoor pursuits such as rambling, biking, kayaking, rafting and walking. [ citation needed ] The surrounding area is rich in geogra

The Story of Quillan

Quillan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 19 Quillans were born — ranking #4,950 that year. As of 2026, Quillan ranks #7,838 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 386 Quillans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Quillan

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quillan

What does the name Quillan mean?
Quillan is a commune in the Aude department in southern France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Brenac was merged into Quillan.
How popular is Quillan in 2026?
In 2026, Quillan ranks #7,838 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Quillan most popular?
Quillan reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #4,006 that year with 19 babies given the name.
Is Quillan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Quillan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Quillan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quillan include Wilkins, Elijio, Jaremy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Quillan

Quillan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 386 births in the dataset. Quillan's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #4,006. Use the chart and map above to compare Quillan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.