Kellan
A male given name from Irish.
Every Kellan since 1958 — 11,269 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kellan
Kellan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,031 in 2025 with 215 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 11,269 American babies have been named Kellan. Its peak came in 2013, when 870 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 Kellan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kellan 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 | 8 | #11,425 | 215 | #1,031 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,375 | 252 | #921 |
| 2023 | — | — | 257 | #907 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,728 | 284 | #854 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,940 | 285 | #836 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,620 | 370 | #689 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,125 | 308 | #769 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,486 | 438 | #617 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,214 | 503 | #552 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,329 | 601 | #500 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,232 | 776 | #398 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,485 | 809 | #385 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,072 | 843 | #368 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,296 | 813 | #373 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,246 | 819 | #364 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,880 | 807 | #366 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,941 | 400 | #624 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,747 | 161 | #1,134 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,957 | 228 | #883 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,721 | 128 | #1,298 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,795 | 134 | #1,194 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,032 | 127 | #1,204 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,873 | 101 | #1,352 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,668 | 85 | #1,491 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,449 | 73 | #1,623 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,994 | 61 | #1,793 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,283 | 40 | #2,071 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,580 | 46 | #1,744 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,829 | 47 | #1,440 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,328 |
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Famous people named Kellan
- Kellan Lutz Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kellan mean?
A male given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Kellan in 2025?
Kellan ranked #1,031 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 215 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kellan?
11,269 babies have been named Kellan in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kellan most popular?
Kellan peaked in 2013, when 870 newborns received the name.
Is Kellan a boy or girl name?
Kellan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kellan rising or falling?
Kellan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kellan?
Well-known people named Kellan include Kellan Lutz (actor).