Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Rilian

In C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia fictional series, Rilian (2325–?) is the son of King Caspian and the grandson of Ramandu the star. Rilian appears in two of the seven books, The Silver Chair and briefly in The Last Battle.

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#12,142 (2019)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12142
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rilian

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

In C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia fictional series, Rilian (2325–?) is the son of King Caspian and the grandson of Ramandu the star. Rilian appears in two of the seven books, The Silver Chair and briefly in The Last Battle.

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The Story of Rilian

The earliest SSA record of Rilian as a baby boy name dates back to 2019, when 5 babies received it. 2019 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Rilian — #12,142 in the national rankings. Rilian last appeared in the published SSA data in 2019, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rilian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rilian is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rilian

What does the name Rilian mean?
In C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia fictional series, Rilian (2325–?) is the son of King Caspian and the grandson of Ramandu the star. Rilian appears in two of the seven books, The Silver Chair and briefly in The Last Battle.
How popular is Rilian in 2026?
In 2026, Rilian ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rilian most popular?
Rilian reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #12,142 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Rilian a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rilian is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rilian?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rilian include Aasher, Acire, Addax. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rilian

Rilian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Rilian's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #12,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Rilian'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.