Girl · #11,798 in 2026

Killeen

Killeen is a city at the U.S. state of Texas, located in Bell County. According to the 2020 census, its population was 153,095, making it the 19th-most populous city in Texas and the largest of the three principal cities of Bell County. It is the principal city of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Current Rank
#11,798
Peak Rank
#6,246 (1968)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1968
First Year
1988
Last Year
1968
Peak Year
#6246
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Killeen

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

Killeen is a city at the U.S. state of Texas, located in Bell County. According to the 2020 census, its population was 153,095, making it the 19th-most populous city in Texas and the largest of the three principal cities of Bell County. It is the principal city of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Origin & history
In 1881, the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway extended its tracks through central Texas, buying 360 acres (1.5 km 2 ) a few miles southwest of a small farming community known as Palo Alto, which had existed since about 1872. The railroad platted a 70-block town on its land and named it after Frank P. Killeen, the assistant general manager of the railroad. By the next year, the town included a railroad depot, a saloon, several stores, and a school. Many of the residents of the surrounding smaller communities in the area moved to Killeen. By 1884, the town had grown to include about 350 peopl

The Story of Killeen

Killeen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 6 Killeens were born — ranking #6,246 that year. As of 2026, Killeen ranks #11,798 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Killeens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Killeen

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Brad Buckley , member of the Texas House of Representatives for House District 54
  • David Cobb , former NFL running back for the Tennessee Titans
  • Lisa Kristine Cummins , American dentist and fashion model
  • Mike Dimes , rapper
  • Adam Earnheardt , academic and author
  • Ta'Quon Graham , NFL player
  • Robert Manning Gray , Doolittle Raider
  • Michael Hancock , mayor of Denver , Colorado

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Names that sound like Killeen

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Killeen

What does the name Killeen mean?
Killeen is a city at the U.S. state of Texas, located in Bell County. According to the 2020 census, its population was 153,095, making it the 19th-most populous city in Texas and the largest of the three principal cities of Bell County. It is the principal city of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
How popular is Killeen in 2026?
In 2026, Killeen ranks #11,798 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Killeen most popular?
Killeen reached its peak popularity in 1968, ranking #6,246 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Killeen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Killeen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Killeen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Killeen include Liria, Mini, Sherylyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Killeen

Killeen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Killeen's peak popularity came in 1968 when it ranked #6,246. Use the chart and map above to compare Killeen'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.