Boy nameCurrently #919 in the USFalling
Kellan
//ˈkɛlən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20136 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kellan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kellan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kellan |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 52 |
| 1983 | 53 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 78 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 60 |
| 1990 | 57 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 63 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 53 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 56 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1998 | 69 |
| 1999 | 64 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 79 |
| 2002 | 94 |
| 2003 | 109 |
| 2004 | 141 |
| 2005 | 145 |
| 2006 | 147 |
| 2007 | 247 |
| 2008 | 175 |
| 2009 | 419 |
| 2010 | 830 |
| 2011 | 840 |
| 2012 | 830 |
| 2013 | 870 |
| 2014 | 825 |
| 2015 | 788 |
| 2016 | 610 |
| 2017 | 511 |
| 2018 | 449 |
| 2019 | 315 |
| 2020 | 378 |
| 2021 | 295 |
| 2022 | 292 |
| 2023 | 257 |
| 2024 | 258 |
Kellan through the decades
- Kellan peaked in 2013, when 870 babies were named Kellan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kellan has fallen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kellan currently ranks #919 in the US and is cooling off.