Keelan
ke(e)-lan
US Popularity:4838
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Little slender one
They'll always be your little one in your eyes, so this name, meaning “little slender one,” will be the perfect fit. Keelan has Irish origins and is the Anglicized form of Caolán. The name comes from the Irish word caol, meaning "slender." Although it's most often used as a name for boys, Keelan is versatile enough to work as both a masculine and a feminine name.
How Popular Is The Name Keelan?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Keelan is currently #4507 on The Bump
Boy:Keelan is currently #2537 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Keelan is currently #2996 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Keelan is currently #4838 in U.S. births
Boy:Keelan is currently #2369 in U.S. births
Girl:Keelan is currently #16305 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#16305
in 2023
+ 175
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 447
Behind the Name, Keelan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Caolán, June 2023
Name Doctor, Keelan
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