Kellan Unisex

Popularity: #674 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEL-an / /ˈkɛlən/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: slender; Gaelic: powerful

Historical & Cultural Background

Kellan is derived from the Irish name 'Ceallach,' which means 'slender' or 'narrow.' It has Gaelic roots and is often associated with strength and power. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, over the past few decades.

Trend Summary

Kellan has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the late 1990s.

Similar Names

CallanKianCillianKendall

Variants

  • Kellan

International Variants

  • Kellan (Irish)

Famous people named Kellan

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Fictional characters named Kellan

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Sibling Suggestions

KieranKeeganColinDeclanLiamAidan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kellan was first seen in the United States in 1958. Kellan has ranked as high as #660 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kellan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kellan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
PA 17
9%
TX 13
7%
CA 12
7%
OH 11
6%
MA 11
6%
MI 9
5%
MN 9
5%
TN 9
5%
FL 9
5%
NC 9
5%
NY 9
5%
MO 8
4%
OR 8
4%
GA 7
4%
VA 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19586
19809
198121
198241
198343
198433
198547
198665
198751
198836
198951
199046
199142
199255
199343
199445
199540
199643
199744
199856
199957
200061
200173
200285
2003101
2004127
2005134
2006128
2007228
2008161
2009400
2010807
2011819
2012813
2013843
2014809
2015776
2016601
2017503
2018438
2019308
2020370
2021285
2022284
2023257
2024252