How Many People Are Named Kealan?

Complete statistics for the name Kealan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kealan
Very Rare
Irish

Kealan means 'strong' and is a rare name for boys. Only 333 people named Kealan live in the US today, making up just 1 in 990,912 Americans. The majority, 90%, are under 30, showing its modern appeal.

~333
Living in US
1 in 990,912
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Resilient
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are natural leaders, known for their business acumen and ability to handle power.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

534
Worldwide Bearers
#639,077
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
81
🇺🇸 United States
333
🇬🇧 England
31
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
11
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
4
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇪🇸 Spain
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇬🇧 Scotland
2
🇬🇧 Wales
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
333 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
305
Would be under 30 (90%)
33
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 338 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
57

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kealan Through the Generations

Kealan reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 18 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Kealan are young adults, with 305 under 30 years old and only 33 between 30 and 60. This makes it a genuinely modern name, favored by younger parents looking for something unique.

✨ Similar Names to Kealan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kealan's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Kealan

How Many People Have the Name Kealan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 333 people in the United States currently share the name Kealan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 990,912 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kealan a Common or Rare Name?

Kealan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kealan Mean?

Kealan means "strong" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kealan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kealan Most Popular?

The name Kealan reached peak popularity in 2010, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kealan?

Approximately 333 people named Kealan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 338. That works out to roughly 1 in 990,912 Americans.

Is Kealan a rare name?

Kealan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 990,912 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kealan mean?

Kealan means "strong" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Kealan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kealan are male and 0% are female.

When was Kealan most popular?

Kealan peaked in 2010 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US333
All-Time Births338
1 in X1 in 990,912
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2010
World Rank#639,077
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.