Keelan

Keelan - A very unique male name

Keelan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1982 on position #2419. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Keelan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Keelan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Keelan. The baby boy name Keelan was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3635 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Keelan peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 1283.

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Keelan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Keelan is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,436 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,436.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Keelan is where you live.

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Keelan origin and meaning

Irish — multiple sources

Uncertain — used both as an anglicised form linked to Irish Caolán ('slender') and as a transferred form of the surname Ó Caoláin; the two strands overlap

Keelan appears in 1982 and peaked in 2015 within the Irish-name revival. Its exact Irish pathway varies by family, which is why the derivation is best stated with care.

Origin uncertain

Keelan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Keelan, pop culture references for the name Keelan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Keelan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Keelan, sorted by popularity.

Kellen / Killian / Kylan / Kellan / Kylen / Kylian / Kalen / Kilian / Kallen / Kalani /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Keelan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Keelan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Keelan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KEE-lun · /ˈkiːlən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Caelan — Related Irish name
• Kelan — Spelling variant
• Keelon — Rare spelling variant

Nicknames: Kee

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A soft, modern Irish-sounding name that fits the current taste for gentle boys' names.

Worth knowing

• Confused with Keegan, Kelan and Caelan