Holding steady.
Popularity of Keldan since 2000
Babies named Keldan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keldan is a modern first name that emerged in U.S. records in 2000, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor inventive sounds and blends. It has never entered the top 1000, maintaining a rare status. Its peak year of usage was 2019, after which it has remained stable in low frequency. The name has no recorded top state concentrations, indicating broad but thin distribution. Its etymology is uncertain, likely a creative formation inspired by names like Kellen or Kelda. Keldan's trajectory is stable, suggesting it has a small but consistent group of parents drawn to its fresh and simple sound. This name exemplifies the 21st-century trend of inventing new names that feel familiar yet distinct.
Keldan appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2000. It may be a blend of the Irish surname Kellen (itself an Anglicized form of Ó Céileacháin) or a variant of the Scandinavian name Kelda, meaning 'a spring or fountain.' However, no direct historical lineage has been established. The name has seen modest use in the 21st century, particularly in the 2010s.
Sibling names for Keldan
Names that share Keldan's style, for a brother or sister.
