Kelen
boy nameKelen entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #5459 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1982–2025
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rank today
#5459
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6147 |
| 1990s | #7450 |
| 2000s | #8203 |
| 2010s | #8688 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Kelen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelen alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelen in 2025?
- Kelen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kelen most popular?
- Kelen peaked in 1987, reaching #5459 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kelen with classmates?
- Kelen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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