Kallan
Kallan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, battle, or rock.
Origin and history
Kallan is a modern masculine name with Gaelic and Germanic roots, often viewed as a variant of Callan or Kaelen. Its Gaelic origins connect it to terms meaning battle or slender. In the United States, Kallan has seen a steady rise in usage in recent years as a stylish alternative to names like Kallum or Carter.
Popularity in the United States
824 babies in the United States have been named Kallan since 1880. It ranks #3852 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1571.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.5 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- MO (8.5 %)
- VA (8.5 %)
- GA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 344 |
| 2020-2029 | 356 |
Fun facts
- Kallan is a modern variant of Callan, which traces back to traditional Scottish and Irish surnames.
- More than forty percent of all U.S. births recorded for the name Kallan occurred between 2020 and 2025.