How Many People Are Named Kellen?
Complete statistics for the name Kellen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kellen means 'hardy' in Irish and it's very rare, with only 17,700 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 18,644 Americans. The majority, 72%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 18,097 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kellen Through the Generations
With a total of 18,097 births recorded since tracking began, Kellen has seen its peak popularity in 2012 when 954 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Kellen are young, with 13,029 under 30 years old, indicating it's a relatively new name choice. As the trend shows a decline, it's clear that Kellen is part of a newer generation of names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kellen's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Kellen
How Many People Have the Name Kellen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,312 people in the United States currently share the name Kellen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 252,629 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kellen a Common or Rare Name?
Kellen 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 Kellen Mean?
Kellen means "hardy" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kellen in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.
When Was Kellen Most Popular?
The name Kellen reached peak popularity in 2012, with 954 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 Kellen?
Approximately 1,312 people named Kellen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,312. That works out to roughly 1 in 252,629 Americans.
Is Kellen a rare name?
Kellen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 252,629 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kellen mean?
Kellen means "hardy" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Kellen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Kellen are male and 7% are female.
When was Kellen most popular?
Kellen peaked in 2012 with 954 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.