Kellin
Every Kellin since 1982 — 1,279 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kellin
Kellin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,861 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,279 American babies have been named Kellin — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 110 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 Kellin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kellin 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 | — | — | 44 | #2,861 |
| 2024 | — | — | 42 | #2,983 |
| 2023 | — | — | 52 | #2,563 |
| 2022 | — | — | 51 | #2,636 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,491 | 65 | #2,183 |
| 2020 | — | — | 52 | #2,488 |
| 2019 | — | — | 51 | #2,567 |
| 2018 | — | — | 65 | #2,156 |
| 2017 | — | — | 67 | #2,078 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,298 | 91 | #1,712 |
| 2015 | — | — | 76 | #1,924 |
| 2014 | — | — | 110 | #1,479 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,955 | 74 | #1,908 |
| 2012 | — | — | 36 | #3,144 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,214 | 15 | #5,831 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,944 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,285 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,041 | 15 | #5,934 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,705 | 12 | #6,879 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,749 | 11 | #6,889 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,475 | 10 | #7,291 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,808 | 8 | #8,254 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #8,951 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,721 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,594 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,037 | 8 | #6,701 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,850 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,497 | 12 | #3,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kellin in 2025?
Kellin ranked #2,861 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kellin?
1,279 babies have been named Kellin in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kellin most popular?
Kellin peaked in 2014, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Kellin a boy or girl name?
Kellin is used for both: about 7% of babies named Kellin have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Kellin rising or falling?
Kellin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.