Holding steady.
Popularity of Kelleen since 1950
Babies named Kelleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 247 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kelleen is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1950. It saw its peak usage in 1966, but because it never entered the top 1000, each birth represented a genuinely uncommon choice. The name is a respelling of Kayleen or Colleen, the latter rooted in the Irish word cailín, meaning 'girl.' Kelleen's trajectory has been stable rather than trending, and it is not associated with any particular state or region according to available data. Parents drawn to Irish-inspired names but seeking something distinctive might consider Kelleen as an alternative to more familiar forms like Colleen or Kathleen.
Kelleen is likely a modern American respelling of Kayleen or Colleen. Colleen derives from the Irish word cailín, meaning 'girl' or 'young woman.' Kayleen is a blend of Kay and the suffix -leen, popular in mid-20th-century American coinage. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1950 and saw modest use during the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kel, Leen
Sibling names for Kelleen
Names that share Kelleen's style, for a brother or sister.
