Kellan
Boy name · #1030 in 2025 · Uniqueness 76/100
In 2025, 215 baby boys were named Kellan, placing it at #1030 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #398, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,372 boys born in 2025 was named Kellan.
The 67-year story
Kellan first appears in the Social Security records in 1958, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 843 boys were named Kellan — good for #368 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kellan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Kellan in class?
Kellan scores 76 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Kellan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kellan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kellan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Kellans were CA (24), TX (17), PA (14), VA (14), NC (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Kellan
Statistically, parents drawn to Kellan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Raylan, Keelan, Korbin, Rylan, and Deklan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kellan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 215 | #1030 |
| 2024 | 252 | #919 |
| 2023 | 257 | #905 |
| 2022 | 284 | #853 |
| 2021 | 285 | #834 |
| 2020 | 370 | #688 |
| 2019 | 308 | #769 |
| 2018 | 438 | #615 |
| 2017 | 503 | #551 |
| 2016 | 601 | #499 |
| 2015 | 776 | #398 |
| 2014 | 809 | #384 |
| 2013 | 843 | #368 |
| 2012 | 813 | #373 |
| 2011 | 819 | #363 |
| 2010 | 807 | #365 |
| 2009 | 400 | #623 |
| 2008 | 161 | #1133 |
| 2007 | 228 | #883 |
| 2006 | 128 | #1294 |
| 2005 | 134 | #1191 |
| 2004 | 127 | #1203 |
| 2003 | 101 | #1348 |
| 2002 | 85 | #1483 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1617 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kellan a popular boy name?
Kellan ranked #1030 among boys in 2025 with 215 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #398.
When was the name Kellan most popular?
Kellan peaked in 2013, when 843 American boys received the name (ranked #368 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kellan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,372 newborn American boys was named Kellan. It scores 76/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.