Kellen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kellen is of Irish origin, derived from the surname 'Ó Ceallachain', meaning 'descendant of Ceallachan', which connects to the concept of a church. The name has evolved through historical forms such as Ceallach and Ceallachan. Kellen suggests traits of a warrior and has no direct biblical relevance. It has gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States. Variants include Kell and Kellin, and it is currently viewed as a modern and strong name.
The name Kellen is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kellen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kellen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3924th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4565th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 608th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 521st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 655th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8421st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9044th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2759th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5323rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8399th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kellen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kellen"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛlən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Kellen is derived from the Irish surname 'Ó Ceallachain', which means 'descendant of Ceallachan'. The root 'Ceall' means 'church' or 'monastery', suggesting a connection to religious or spiritual heritage.
Meaning
warrior, descendant of the church
Language Evolution
Ceallach, Ceallachan, Ó Ceallachain, Kellen
Historical Usage
Kellen has gained popularity primarily in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern given name inspired by its Irish roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Kell, Kellin, Kelleny
Modern Popularity & Image
Kellen is perceived as a modern, strong, and unique name that appeals to parents looking for distinctive yet traditional names.
Famous People
Kellen Winslow, American football player, Kellen Moore, American football coach and former player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kellen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kellen"
"Kellen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3924th of 7552 | 74 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4565th of 10718 | 82 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 608th of 16616 | 4,186 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 521st of 24088 | 7,654 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 655th of 23106 | 4,841 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8421st of 12526 | 28 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9044th of 19264 | 58 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2759th of 27321 | 640 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5323rd of 35406 | 380 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8399th of 30306 | 154 |
Regional Popularity of "Kellen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.79% 508th/3685 |
17.90% 801st/4475 |
16.46% 855th/5194 |
7.12% 450th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.40% 385th/4582 |
12.34% 637th/5164 |
9.41% 688th/7313 |
5.99% 447th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.42% 495th/3984 |
15.73% 706th/4487 |
12.39% 845th/6822 |
9.21% 578th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kellen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
- |
71.41% 3709th/5194 |
48.17% 3043rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
80.83% 5911th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kellen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kellen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.