unisex name
Kelen
KEL-en (English)
- Origin Brazilian Portuguese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 224
Kelen is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2019 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Kelen is a name of Brazilian Portuguese origin.
- Peaked in 2007, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kelen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 65 |
How Popular Is Kelen?
In 2019, Kelen was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kelen Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kelen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kelen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kelen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kelen
- English KEL-en
Sibling Names for Kelen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kelen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kelen
How popular is the name Kelen?
In 2019, Kelen was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kelen a girl's or a boy's name?
Kelen is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kelen?
Kelen has 2 syllables.
When was Kelen most popular?
Kelen peaked in 2007, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.