Quillan
Pronunciation: [ kw-IHL-uhn ]
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Quillan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 373 babies have been named Quillan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Quillan is past its peak , currently ranked #12,727 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,727
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Quillan
Quillan is a boy name .
Quillan is currently ranked #12,727 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Quillan include Qui, Quil, Quily, Quilie, Lan, Lany, Lanie, Quy, Quie, and Quikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Quillan include Quill . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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