How Many People Are Named Kellan?
Complete statistics for the name Kellan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kellan means 'hard' in Irish, making it a strong choice for parents. That's just 1 in 30,235 Americans who have this name, making it very rare indeed. The majority of people named Kellan are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 11,046 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kellan Through the Generations
Kellan emerged as a name in the early 2000s and reached its peak popularity in 2013 with 870 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with around 10,915 people named Kellan living today. The name's demographic skews young, with 10,168 under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kellan's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Kellan
How Many People Have the Name Kellan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 133 people in the United States currently share the name Kellan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,492,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kellan a Common or Rare Name?
Kellan 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 Kellan Mean?
Kellan means "hard" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kellan in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Kellan Most Popular?
The name Kellan reached peak popularity in 2013, with 870 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Kellan?
Approximately 133 people named Kellan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 133. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,492,100 Americans.
Is Kellan a rare name?
Kellan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,492,100 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kellan mean?
Kellan means "hard" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Kellan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Kellan are male and 5% are female.
When was Kellan most popular?
Kellan peaked in 2013 with 870 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.