Kellen
Kellen is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Slender, fair, or powerful warrior.
Origin and history
Kellen is a masculine given name of Irish or German origin, often considered a modern variation of Kellan or derived from Gaelic names meaning slender or fair. It gained steady popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Today it remains a recognizable, contemporary choice with modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
17,042 babies in the United States have been named Kellen since 1880. It ranks #902 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #847.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12 %)
- WA (7.1 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
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 | 43 |
| 1960-1970 | 43 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,854 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,981 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,398 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,167 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,530 |
Famous people named Kellen
- Kellen Winslow: Football Player
- Kellen Moore: Football Coach, Football Player
- Kellen Clemens: Football Player
Nicknames
Kel
Fun facts
- Kellen originally functioned as both an Irish Gaelic surname and a German habitational surname before becoming popular as a given name.
- The name saw a surge in usage in the United States starting in the 1980s alongside similar-sounding names like Kellen, Kellan, and Kellen.