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1989

First Year

2024

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#5045

Peak Rank

338

Total Count

33

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Kealan

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Caolán is a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word "caol-". The name has a number of Anglicisations, including "Kelan", "Keelan" and "Kealan".

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caol%C3%A1n) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caol%C3%A1n)

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## The Story of Kealan

The earliest SSA record of Kealan as a baby boy name dates back to 1989, when 7 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 18 newborns named Kealan — #5,045 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 36% of all recorded Kealans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (9 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 338 Kealans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Kealan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kealan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Keelan](/keelan)
* [Keelin](/keelin)
* [Colon](/colon)
* [Cullen](/cullen)
* Killen
* [Kellen](/kellen)
* [Callen](/callen)
* [Callan](/callan)
* [Kalen](/kalen)
* [Kellan](/kellan)
* [Collen](/collen)
* [Colen](/colen)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kealan

What does the name Kealan mean?

Caolán is a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish word "caol-". The name has a number of Anglicisations, including "Kelan", "Keelan" and "Kealan".

How popular is Kealan in 2026?

In 2026, Kealan ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Kealan most popular?

Kealan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #5,045 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Kealan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kealan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kealan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kealan include Khayri, Berk, Paiton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦KhayriPeak #5045](/khayri)[👦BerkPeak #5045](/berk)[👦PaitonPeak #5045](/paiton)[👦NyzaiahPeak #5045](/nyzaiah)[👦DamareonPeak #5045](/damareon)[👦NicolaePeak #5045](/nicolae)[👦VaydenPeak #5045](/vayden)[👦LaithanPeak #5045](/laithan)

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## About the name Kealan 

Kealan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 338 births in the dataset. Kealan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #5,045\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kealan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2010 → ](/year/2010)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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