NAME PROFILE
Kellen
Kellen is a name with multiple origins, including German (meaning 'swamp') and Irish (meaning 'slender'). it has a distinguished, modern energy and suggests a person who is articulate, creative, and possesses a steady confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,307 |
| Gender | Male (80% / 20%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1980 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, Irish, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Name Traits & Attributes
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Top States
CA — 22%TX — 22%WA — 19%IL — 19%OH — 18%
Notable People
Kellen Winslow (Athlete) · Kellen Moore (Athlete/Coach) · Kellen Mond (Athlete) · Kellen Lutz (Actor) · Kellen Clemens (Athlete)
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