Keelan
Every Keelan since 1967 — 3,942 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keelan
Keelan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,463 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 3,942 American babies have been named Keelan — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Keelan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keelan 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 | — | — | 55 | #2,463 |
| 2024 | — | — | 67 | #2,180 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,385 | 58 | #2,374 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,515 | 78 | #1,974 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,858 | 88 | #1,797 |
| 2020 | — | — | 86 | #1,772 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,121 | 123 | #1,426 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,906 | 105 | #1,586 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,155 | 96 | #1,654 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,617 | 107 | #1,551 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,388 | 135 | #1,313 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,258 | 135 | #1,312 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,354 | 117 | #1,423 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,022 | 113 | #1,460 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,267 | 112 | #1,462 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,361 | 131 | #1,314 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,148 | 98 | #1,619 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,928 | 115 | #1,443 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,248 | 134 | #1,301 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,490 | 100 | #1,516 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,464 | 79 | #1,702 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,470 | 66 | #1,869 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,135 | 99 | #1,369 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,248 | 81 | #1,539 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,701 | 96 | #1,347 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,646 | 113 | #1,205 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,105 | 74 | #1,373 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,763 | 40 | #1,921 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,238 | 20 | #2,554 |
| 1980 | — | — | 32 | #1,788 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,834 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,680 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keelan in 2025?
Keelan ranked #2,463 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keelan?
3,942 babies have been named Keelan in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keelan most popular?
Keelan peaked in 2007, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Keelan a boy or girl name?
Keelan is used for both: about 9% of babies named Keelan have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Keelan rising or falling?
Keelan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.