US Popularity:1849
Origin:Modern
Other Origin(s):German, Irish
Meaning:Little slender one; Swampy area
This modern gender-neutral name has a cool vibe and is unique enough for those one-of-a-kind tots. A great alternative to classic names such as Caolán, Ellen, and Kelly, Kellen is a welcome change. With Irish origins, Kellen means “little slender one” and comes with a bunch of nicknames that are both masculine and feminine sounding. If its German roots are to be believed, baby Kellen could be a major Shrek fan, as it signifies “swampy area.” Kellen was possibly popularized by Twilight actor Kellen Lutz, which is why it peaked for baby boys in the early 2010s.

Kellen Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kellen is currently #2140 on The Bump
Boy:Kellen is currently #1204 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kellen is currently #1482 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kellen is currently #1849 in U.S. births
Boy:Kellen is currently #919 in U.S. births
Girl:Kellen is currently #9919 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#9919
in 2023
- 2084
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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