Kellan
Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kellan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 509 babies have been named Kellan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kellan is past its peak , currently ranked #35,308 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,308
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kellan is also used as a boy name, ranked #919.
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About the Name Kellan
Kellan is a girl name .
Is Kellan a boy or girl name? Kellan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,308 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #919. Kellan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kellan is currently ranked #35,308 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kellan include Kel, Kell, Kelly, Kellie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kellan include Kelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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