How Many People Are Named Kellyn?

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

Kellyn
Very Rare
Irish

Kellyn means 'warrior' in Irish and it's super rare, with only 1 in 152,887 Americans having this name. That's just 2,158 people in the US today! The majority, 56%, are under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~2,158
Living in US
1 in 152,887
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Warrior
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,158
Worldwide Bearers
#129,985
Global Rank
🇸🇬 Singapore
27
🇲🇾 Malaysia
17
🇩🇪 Germany
15
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
15
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇲🇽 Mexico
12
🇿🇲 Zambia
10
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇪🇨 Ecuador
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
216 (10%)
♀ Female
1,942 (90%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
1,221
Would be under 30 (56%)
961
Would be 30–60 (44%)
14
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 2,196 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
5

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

📜 Kellyn Through the Generations

Kellyn peaked in popularity in 1985 with 97 births, but its current trend shows a decline. Today, there are 2,158 people named Kellyn living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This younger demographic skews the average age down to 26, indicating that Kellyn is a name embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 118
Texas 42
New York 28
Ohio 22
Illinois 15
Michigan 15
Pennsylvania 15
Georgia 11
Colorado 10
Arizona 6

✨ Similar Names to Kellyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kellyn's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Kellyn

How Many People Have the Name Kellyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,158 people in the United States currently share the name Kellyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 152,887 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kellyn a Common or Rare Name?

Kellyn 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 Kellyn Mean?

Kellyn means "warrior" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kellyn in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.

When Was Kellyn Most Popular?

The name Kellyn reached peak popularity in 1985, with 97 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 Kellyn?

Approximately 2,158 people named Kellyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,196. That works out to roughly 1 in 152,887 Americans.

Is Kellyn a rare name?

Kellyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 152,887 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kellyn mean?

Kellyn means "warrior" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Kellyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Kellyn are male and 90% are female.

When was Kellyn most popular?

Kellyn peaked in 1985 with 97 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 US2,158
All-Time Births2,196
1 in X1 in 152,887
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1985
World Rank#129,985
Male %10%
Female %90%

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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.