Boy nameCurrently #8,253 in the USRising
Whelan
//ˈwɛlən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
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Whelan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Whelan |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Whelan through the decades
- Whelan peaked in 2022, when 15 babies were named Whelan in the US.
- Whelan currently ranks #8,253 in the US and is on the rise.