KELLAN
The meaning of the unisex name Kellan is POWERFUL.
Details on KELLAN:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Powerful
- Popularity for Boy:
- 1,931st in the USA (top 10%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 26,625th in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
252 births
KELLAN as a BOY in 2024
6 births
KELLAN as a GIRL in 2024
The meaning(s) of KELLAN:
The name Kellan is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Kellan is: Slender; fair.
USA SSA birth(s) for KELLAN:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name KELLAN
KELLAN as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 252 births |
| 2023 | 257 births |
| 2022 | 284 births |
| 2021 | 285 births |
| 2020 | 370 births |
| 2019 | 308 births |
| 2018 | 438 births |
| 2017 | 498 births |
| 2016 | 599 births |
| 2015 | 774 births |
| 2014 | 808 births |
| 2013 | 842 births |
| 2012 | 813 births |
| 2011 | 817 births |
| 2010 | 807 births |
| 2009 | 400 births |
KELLAN as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 births |
| 2022 | 8 births |
| 2021 | 10 births |
| 2020 | 8 births |
| 2019 | 7 births |
| 2018 | 11 births |
| 2017 | 8 births |
| 2016 | 9 births |
| 2015 | 12 births |
| 2014 | 16 births |
| 2013 | 27 births |
| 2012 | 17 births |
| 2011 | 21 births |
| 2010 | 23 births |
| 2009 | 19 births |
| 2008 | 14 births |
About the name KELLAN
Kellan, a name that dances through the echoes of time, finds its origins rooted in the rich soil of Irish heritage, where it derives from the Gaelic surname "O Ceallachain," meaning "descendant of Ceallachan," a name that signifies "slender" or "mighty warrior." This melodic name carries with it a sense of strength and grace, reflecting the virtues of resilience and determination. Kellan is not only embraced in Ireland but has traveled across seas to touch hearts in the United States, Canada, and Australia, where its charm resonates with parents seeking a name that balances modernity with tradition. In the lush landscapes of Ireland, Kellan evokes images of rolling green hills and ancient castles, while in the vibrant cities of North America, it speaks to a contemporary spirit full of adventure and possibility. Symbolically, Kellan embodies the duality of strength and gentleness, making it a perfect choice for a child who may grow to navigate the world with both courage and compassion. Whether whispered softly in a nursery or called out joyfully in the playground, Kellan is a name that invites warmth and connection, promising a future as bright as the name itself.
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