Kellon
Every Kellon since 1982 — 322 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kellon
Kellon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,366 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 322 American babies have been named Kellon. Its peak came in 2005, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kellon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kellon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,366 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,104 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,491 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,306 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,236 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,309 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,225 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,314 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,270 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,517 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,481 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,935 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,800 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,201 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,166 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,474 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,517 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,515 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,184 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,840 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,086 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kellon in 2025?
Kellon ranked #11,366 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kellon?
322 babies have been named Kellon in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kellon most popular?
Kellon peaked in 2005, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Kellon a boy or girl name?
Kellon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kellon rising or falling?
Kellon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.