Keelan
Keelan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Slender, fair, or little church.
Origin and history
Keelan is an Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic names such as Caelan or Cillín. It historically means slender, fair, or little church. In the United States, it is a modern unisex option that sees consistent, moderate usage primarily for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,591 babies in the United States have been named Keelan since 1880. It ranks #2139 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1498.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.2 %)
- FL (11.7 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- TN (9.1 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 258 |
| 1990-2000 | 620 |
| 2000-2010 | 981 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,174 |
| 2020-2029 | 432 |
Famous people named Keelan
- Keelan Giles: Rugby Player
- Keelan Cole: American Football Player
- Keelan Doss: American Football Player
Fun facts
- Keelan comes from the Irish name Caelan, derived from 'caol', meaning slender or fine.
- While used predominantly for males in U.S. records, it is occasionally chosen for girls in English-speaking countries.