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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 births1,354
GenderMale (26% / 74%)
Peak year1997
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1972
Most recent2023
Syllables2
OriginIrish, Scottish, Indian
Comeback nameNo

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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