Kelan
Kelan is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Slender, slender and fair.
Origin and history
Kelan is an Anglicized variant of the Irish name Caelan or Keelan. It traditionally means slender or narrow. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,810 babies in the United States have been named Kelan since 1880. It ranks #3010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1796.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.6 %)
- GA (12.4 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- OH (5 %)
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 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 287 |
| 2000-2010 | 695 |
| 2010-2019 | 459 |
| 2020-2029 | 131 |
Fun facts
- Kelan is a modern simplified spelling of the traditional Irish names Keelan and Caelan.