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Why parents love Cillian- Cillian Murphy IS Tommy Shelby AND won the Oscar for Oppenheimer.
- The most authentically Irish spelling.
- Three syllables with a bright, Irish sound: KIL-ee-an.
- The meaning war carries ancient Gaelic depth.
- Shelby AND Oppenheimer — maximum range.
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The vibe of Cillian
warstrifechurchesIrishGaelicCillian MurphyTommy ShelbyPeaky BlindersOppenheimerOscar
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Origin & history of Cillian
Irish Gaelic (war/churches)
→ Cillian
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Irish roots
Cillian means war from the Irish. Murphy IS Shelby AND won the Oscar for Oppenheimer. Most authentically Irish.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Irish; Cillian Murphy (born 1976).
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Today
Cillian remains a beloved choice, ranking #928 in the US. 3,492 babies have been named Cillian since 1995.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Cillian?
2024
peak year
Cillian is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks around #928, with about 292 babies named Cillian each year. In 2024, 668 babies received the name (ranked #463). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 3,492.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
668
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #463)
(ranked #463)
292
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,920
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
3,492
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Cillian6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Cillian's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — Oscar-winning leadership. People named Cillian tend to be bright, authentic, and gifted at being Shelby AND Oppenheimer AND Oscar-winning.
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Shelby AND Oppenheimer AND Oscar✦
Murphy-authentic◈
Most-Irish◎
Peaky-Blinders♡
Gaelic-warC3
I9
L3
L3
I9
A1
N5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Cillian❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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