Kealan
Every Kealan since 1989 — 346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kealan
Kealan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,323 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 346 American babies have been named Kealan. Its peak came in 2010, when 18 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 Kealan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kealan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,323 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,230 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,348 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,269 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,154 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,541 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,383 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,497 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,944 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,391 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,876 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,605 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,449 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,144 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,473 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,263 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,564 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,691 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,740 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,775 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,510 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,571 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,495 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,920 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kealan in 2025?
Kealan ranked #9,323 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kealan?
346 babies have been named Kealan in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kealan most popular?
Kealan peaked in 2010, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Kealan a boy or girl name?
Kealan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kealan rising or falling?
Kealan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.