Kallan
Every Kallan since 1985 — 1,206 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kallan
Kallan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,912 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,206 American babies have been named Kallan — about 68% boys and 32% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kallan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kallan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,488 | 82 | #1,912 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,666 | 59 | #2,387 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,719 | 47 | #2,755 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,820 | 76 | #2,011 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,617 | 49 | #2,636 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,592 | 43 | #2,821 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,525 | 35 | #3,301 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,177 | 47 | #2,651 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,179 | 39 | #3,039 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,581 | 27 | #3,931 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,408 | 37 | #3,117 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,733 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,905 | 32 | #3,374 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,724 | 34 | #3,272 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,027 | 26 | #3,948 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,353 | 23 | #4,303 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,417 | 11 | #7,463 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,934 | 15 | #5,928 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,213 | 17 | #5,322 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,967 | 5 | #13,015 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,416 | 7 | #9,629 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,281 | 8 | #8,533 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,838 | 12 | #6,060 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,535 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,456 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,855 | 7 | #8,670 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,310 | 5 | #9,584 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,595 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,440 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kallan in 2025?
Kallan ranked #1,912 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kallan?
1,206 babies have been named Kallan in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kallan most popular?
Kallan peaked in 2025, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Kallan a boy or girl name?
Kallan is used for both: about 32% of babies named Kallan have been girls and 68% boys.
Is the name Kallan rising or falling?
Kallan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.