Keilan
Every Keilan since 1976 — 1,368 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keilan
Keilan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,481 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,368 American babies have been named Keilan. Its peak came in 2011, when 68 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 Keilan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keilan 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 | — | — | 33 | #3,481 |
| 2024 | — | — | 32 | #3,562 |
| 2023 | — | — | 41 | #3,035 |
| 2022 | — | — | 41 | #3,034 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,958 |
| 2020 | — | — | 47 | #2,675 |
| 2019 | — | — | 49 | #2,643 |
| 2018 | — | — | 40 | #2,973 |
| 2017 | — | — | 33 | #3,417 |
| 2016 | — | — | 48 | #2,605 |
| 2015 | — | — | 49 | #2,548 |
| 2014 | — | — | 55 | #2,359 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,382 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,806 | 45 | #2,699 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,208 | 63 | #2,119 |
| 2010 | — | — | 48 | #2,569 |
| 2009 | — | — | 60 | #2,217 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,459 | 57 | #2,305 |
| 2007 | — | — | 64 | #2,127 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,625 | 34 | #3,190 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,880 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,111 | 36 | #2,867 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,063 | 31 | #3,078 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33 | #2,852 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,524 | 38 | #2,548 |
| 2000 | — | — | 40 | #2,407 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,776 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,140 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keilan in 2025?
Keilan ranked #3,481 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keilan?
1,368 babies have been named Keilan in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keilan most popular?
Keilan peaked in 2011, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Keilan a boy or girl name?
Keilan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keilan rising or falling?
Keilan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.