Declining since 2008, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Keilan since 1976
Babies named Keilan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 417 |
| 2010s | 483 |
| 2020s | 221 |
Meaning & origin
Keilan entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1976 and reached its peak popularity in 2011. Since 2008, its usage has been gradually falling, reflecting a broader trend away from similar 'K'-starting names. In 2023, it ranked 3,450th, with approximately 1 in 51,760 newborn boys receiving the name. It is most commonly found in Texas. The name's appeal lies in its modern, streamlined sound, fitting a pattern of invented or creatively respelled names popular in recent decades.
Keilan first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, likely as a modern coinage or respelling of names like Kaelan or Keelan. It follows the fashionable pattern of names beginning with 'K' and ending in '-lan.' No specific language root or historical derivation has been established for this spelling.
Where Keilan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Keilan” around the world
Where Keilan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kei
Sibling names for Keilan
Names that share Keilan's style, for a brother or sister.
