Kellan

Kellan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 252 boys in the United States.

Kellan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kellan

Kellan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kellan first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #364 in 2011, and in 2024 252 babies received the name — 10,537 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kellan in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#364 in 2011
Peak year
2013
Babies named Kellan in 2024
252
Total since 1880
10,537

Kellan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#832 in 2010
Babies named Kellan in 2025
4
Total since 1996
374

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kellan mean?

The meaning of Kellan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kellan a boy or girl name?

Kellan is a boy name. In 2024, 252 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kellan?

Kellan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kellan?

Kellan first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #364 in 2011, and 252 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].