Kelan

Boy name

Kelan has been given to 1,810 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,810

Peak year

2007 (201 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1956

10-year trend

▼ -56%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kelan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kylanboy

11,821 babies since 1969

Kellanboy

11,269 babies since 1958

Kenanboy

4,675 babies since 1947

Elanboy

4,331 babies since 1963

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kelan?

Kelan has been given to 1,810 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kelan peak?

Kelan peaked in 2007, when 201 babies were given the name.

Is Kelan a girl or boy name?

Kelan is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kelan are boys).

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