Kellin
- US rank
- #2,833
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,473 in 2014
44 babies were named Kellin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 366 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kellin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 38,760 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kellin, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kellin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKellin first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #1,473.
- Then vs nowKellin is 5.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 38,760.
- TrendKellin has slipped 366 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,833. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Kellin
Kellin is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Kellin for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 42 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #1,473 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,833, with 44 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.5 | 152,964 boys |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 240,385 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 205,761 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,124 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,879 boys |
Other spellings of Kellin
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Kellin
What is the origin of the name Kellin?
Kellin has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kellin a boy or girl name?
Kellin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kellin?
Kellin ranked #2,833 for US boys in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#1,473).