Kealan
Meaningslender · Irish
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,785 in 2000
8 babies were named Kealan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 171 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kealan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kealan, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kealan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKealan first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2000, when it reached #4,785.
- TrendKealan has slipped 171 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Irish, Kealan means “slender”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Kealan
Kealan is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “slender”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Kealan for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 34 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #4,785 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 338,983 boys |
| 2000s | 6.1 | 164,204 boys |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 161,551 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kealan
What does the name Kealan mean?
Kealan means “slender” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Kealan?
Kealan has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kealan a boy or girl name?
Kealan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kealan?
Kealan ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#4,785).