Kahlan
Every Kahlan since 1995 — 1,569 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kahlan
Kahlan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,759 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 1,569 American babies have been named Kahlan — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kahlan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kahlan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,759 | 10 | #7,940 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,516 | 7 | #10,382 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,282 | 9 | #8,569 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,567 | 14 | #6,310 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,055 | 9 | #8,501 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,693 | 7 | #10,062 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,299 | 9 | #8,518 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,959 | 5 | #13,132 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,854 | — | — |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,991 | — | — |
| 2015 | 75 | #2,446 | — | — |
| 2014 | 80 | #2,315 | — | — |
| 2013 | 95 | #2,041 | — | — |
| 2012 | 125 | #1,688 | — | — |
| 2011 | 142 | #1,549 | — | — |
| 2010 | 155 | #1,461 | 5 | #13,251 |
| 2009 | 105 | #1,985 | — | — |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,786 | — | — |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,270 | — | — |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,307 | — | — |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,434 | — | — |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,464 | — | — |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,156 | — | — |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,763 | — | — |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,758 | — | — |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,472 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,573 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kahlan in 2025?
Kahlan ranked #9,759 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kahlan?
1,569 babies have been named Kahlan in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kahlan most popular?
Kahlan peaked in 2010, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Kahlan a boy or girl name?
Kahlan is used for both: about 95% of babies named Kahlan have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Kahlan rising or falling?
Kahlan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.