Boy · #5,715 in 2026

Kelan

Name: Popularity of the name Kelan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kelan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,715

Peak Rank

#977 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-38%

1956

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#977

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kelan

Kelan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 201 Kelans were born — ranking #977 that year. As of 2026, Kelan ranks #5,715 for baby boys with 16 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 2K Kelans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kelan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelan

What does the name Kelan mean?

Kelan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kelan in 2026?

In 2026, Kelan ranks #5,715 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Kelan most popular?

Kelan reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #977 that year with 201 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kelan most popular?

Kelan has historically been most popular in Alabama, Louisiana, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kelan.

Is Kelan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kelan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kelan include Danniel, Veer, Osbaldo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kelan

Kelan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kelan's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #977. Use the chart and map above to compare Kelan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.