Keilan
Keilan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender or fine.
Origin and history
Keilan is a male given name of Irish Gaelic origin, likely a variant of Kaelan or Keelan, derived from the Irish name Caelan meaning slender or narrow. It has maintained a steady but modest presence in the United States over recent decades. The name appeals to parents seeking a contemporary Irish-sounding name with a modern spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,325 babies in the United States have been named Keilan since 1880. It ranks #3381 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1706.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.8 %)
- GA (15.4 %)
- AL (12.8 %)
- CA (8 %)
- LA (7.4 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 168 |
| 2000-2010 | 417 |
| 2010-2019 | 483 |
| 2020-2029 | 221 |
Fun facts
- Keilan stems from the Old Irish word 'cael', which translates to slender or narrow.
- It is a modern phonetic spelling variant of traditional Irish names like Keelan and Caelan.