Kelan Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-lan / /ˈkeɪ.lən/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: slender; Gaelic: little warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

Kelan is derived from the Irish name 'Cailín', which means 'slender'. It has roots in Gaelic culture, where names often reflect physical characteristics or traits. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It is sometimes used as a modern variation of traditional Irish names.

Trend Summary

Kelan has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

KellanCadenDylanEthanLoganRonan

Variants

  • Kellan
  • Kelan

International Variants

  • Cailín (Irish)

Famous people named Kelan

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Fictional characters named Kelan

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Sibling Suggestions

KieranKeeganColinDeclanLiamAidan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kelan was first seen in the United States in 1956. Kelan has ranked as high as #1187 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, California, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Kelan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kelan (2018)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
55%
GA 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19568
19596
19618
19635
19657
19679
19735
197411
19755
19769
19776
197912
19809
198112
198218
198311
198417
198511
198619
198710
198818
198922
199025
199123
199227
199326
199425
199531
199630
199734
199829
199937
200044
200145
200229
200335
200428
200533
2006115
2007201
200892
200973
201067
201158
201261
201348
201447
201545
201632
201733
201839
201929
202030
202120
202219
202325
202417