Keelyn
Every Keelyn since 1973 — 1,162 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keelyn
Keelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,417 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,162 American babies have been named Keelyn — about 74% girls and 26% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Keelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keelyn 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 | 8 | #11,417 | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,688 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,964 | 8 | #9,364 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,663 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,933 | 8 | #9,270 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,490 | 17 | #5,364 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,711 | 15 | #5,968 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,254 | 13 | #6,537 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,649 | 11 | #7,327 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,481 | 10 | #7,888 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,750 | 11 | #7,313 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,505 | 11 | #7,305 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,123 | 9 | #8,468 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,680 | 17 | #5,381 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,074 | 19 | #4,911 |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,596 | 14 | #6,218 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,917 | 16 | #5,701 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,508 | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,025 | 14 | #6,109 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,043 | 16 | #5,428 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,772 | 5 | #12,430 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,140 | 8 | #8,552 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,025 | 7 | #9,183 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,698 | — | — |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,664 | 9 | #7,222 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,718 | 6 | #9,733 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,281 | 6 | #8,358 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,764 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,907 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keelyn in 2025?
Keelyn ranked #11,417 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keelyn?
1,162 babies have been named Keelyn in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keelyn most popular?
Keelyn peaked in 2010, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Keelyn a boy or girl name?
Keelyn is used for both: about 74% of babies named Keelyn have been girls and 26% boys.
Is the name Keelyn rising or falling?
Keelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.