Kailand
An invented name possibly meaning "little land" or "homeland".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Kailand. It is a predominantly male name (92.3% of registrations). The average person named Kailand today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kailand births was 2018 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kailand. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
2018
19 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,757
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Kailand
Kailand leans heavily male at 92.3% of total registrations, but 14 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kailand as a male name
- Ranked #5,757 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (19 births)
Kailand as a female name
- Ranked #15,217 in 2016
- 6 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2014 (8 births)
Popularity
Kailand: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kailand from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 85 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kailand by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kailand during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kailand
The name Kailand finds its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century CE. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the "Codex Argenteus," a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. In this text, the name appears as "Kailandi," potentially derived from the Gothic words "kailo," meaning "spear" or "lance," and "andi," signifying "spirit" or "essence."
As the Germanic tribes migrated and settled across Europe, the name Kailand continued to evolve and take on various spellings and forms. In the 8th century, the name appeared in the Frankish chronicles as "Chailandi," while in the 10th century, it was documented as "Kailandi" in the records of the Holy Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Kailand was a Germanic warrior and chieftain who lived in the 6th century CE. He is mentioned in the "Gesta Danorum," a 12th-century work by the Danish chronicler Saxo Grammaticus, as a fierce leader who fought against the invading Huns.
In the 11th century, a renowned scholar and cleric named Kailand of Rheims gained recognition for his contributions to the field of theology and his teachings at the famed Cathedral School of Rheims. His works on biblical exegesis and moral philosophy were widely studied throughout medieval Europe.
During the Crusades, a knight named Kailand de Montfort, born in 1180, distinguished himself in the battles against the Saracens in the Holy Land. His bravery and valor were celebrated in the accounts of the chroniclers of the time, and he was granted lands in present-day Israel for his service.
In the 14th century, a Scottish nobleman named Kailand Douglas played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. He fought alongside Robert the Bruce and was renowned for his military tactics and leadership in several crucial battles against the English.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kailand was a 16th-century Italian Renaissance painter and architect, Kailand Salviati. He was commissioned by the Medici family to decorate several churches and palaces in Florence, and his works were highly regarded for their intricate frescoes and innovative architectural designs.
People
Kailand + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kailand as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kailand: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kailand?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kailand going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Kailand a common name?
We classify Kailand as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kailand most popular?
The single biggest year for Kailand was 2018, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kailand is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kailand in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kailand a male name?
Yes, 92.3% of people registered as Kailand in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kailand still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kailand in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kailand can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kailand as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.