An estimated 16,705 living Americans are named Kellen.
How rare is Kellen?
Kellen is uncommon among babies today, with 202 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 78.3% from its 2012 peak.
How old is the typical Kellen?
The median age of a living American named Kellen is approximately 18 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 29 years old.
Is Kellen still popular?
Not especially. Kellen has been declining since its 2012 peak and registered 202 births in 2025.
Where is Kellen most common?
Kellen has its strongest geographic signal in Oregon, where it appears 5.8× more often than the national baseline.
1954Peak 20122025
Peak year
2012
Decline from peak
78.3%
2025
202
All-time
17,042
Diaspora map
Kellen spread fast — broke out in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin (2010) and ran high in 23 states within a decade.
Broke out: Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin, 2010 · over-represented in 23 states over 4 years
