Keilan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Keilan means 'slender' or 'fair' in Gaelic.
Meaning of the Name Keilan
Keilan is a modern name of Scottish origin. It is a variant of the name Keelan, which means 'slender' or 'fair' in Gaelic. Keilan is a masculine name that has gained popularity in recent years. It has a strong and confident sound to it, and it is often associated with strength and determination.
Popularity of the Name Keilan
The popularity for the name Keilan peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 64 births, which ranked number 4,937 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Keilan had the most female births in 2001 with 8, which ranked number 11,018 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 64, which ranked number 2,116 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Keilan has declined sharply over the last ten years from 53 births to 41 births, a decline of -22.64%. Among males, Keilan has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 41 births, a decline of -8.89%. Among females, Keilan has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Keilan
- 20 Year Trend of Keilan: 24.24%
- 10 Year Trend of Keilan: -22.64%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Keilan: -8.89%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Keilan: -100.00%
Popularity of Keilan by State
For males, Keilan was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Keilan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Keilan
- Total Births of Keilan: 40 (-2.53%)
- Male Births of Keilan: 41 (-0.93%) 0
Given the downward trend of Keilan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.53% decrease in total births, for a total of 40 births in 2024. Male births for Keilan have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 41 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.93%.