Kellan
How to say it: KEL-un · /ˈkɛlən/
From Irish 'ceallach' meaning 'strife' or 'bright-headed'; also interpreted as related to monastic cells. Irish surname origin.
Kellan was the 586th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 215 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #739 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #586 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 215 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,191 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #739 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising quickly in recent decades, Kellan topped out in the 2010s. Now well below that point, it is likely to slip further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Sharp and smooth together across two beats, Kellan carries a modern snap. Kaden fits alongside in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kellan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Kellan
- Kellan Lutz (born 1985)American actor and model
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