NAME PROFILE
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Derived from the Gaelic word 'caol' meaning slender or narrow; it symbolizes a person of graceful strength and refined intellect. A Kalan is typically viewed as a bright and energetic individual who brings harmony and creativity to every room they enter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,354 |
| Gender | Male (26% / 74%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1972 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, Scottish, Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 30%TN — 28%GA — 19%MS — 15%IL — 8%
Notable People
Kalan Porter (Singer and winner of Canadian Idol) · Kalan Walker (Actor known for SuperFly) · Kalan FrFr (Musical artist and rapper of Two-Ten) · Kalan Blehm (Professional bassist for the band For Today) · Kalan Sherrard (Avant-garde performance artist and puppeteer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KalLannyLan
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