Keelynn
A feminine name with possible Irish and Gaelic origins meaning "slender".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Keelynn. It is a predominantly female name (94.6% of registrations). The average person named Keelynn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keelynn births was 2010 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keelynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keelynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2010
16 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,320
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Keelynn
Keelynn leans heavily female at 94.6% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keelynn as a male name
- Ranked #13,320 in 2010
- 5 male births in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (5 births)
Keelynn as a female name
- Ranked #16,457 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2010 (11 births)
Popularity
Keelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keelynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keelynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keelynn
The name Keelynn is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have any clear linguistic or cultural roots, but appears to be a creative amalgamation of various name elements. The "Kee" portion may be inspired by Gaelic names like Keelia or Keely, while the "lynn" ending is a popular suffix in English names like Kaitlyn or Gwendolyn.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Keelynn has already been adopted by a few notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Keelynn Norman, an American actress born in 1986, known for her roles in films like "The Butterfly Effect" and "The Parkers". Another early bearer of the name is Keelynn Culbertson, a Canadian volleyball player born in 1991, who competed for the University of British Columbia.
In the literary world, Keelynn Rhiannon is a contemporary American author of young adult fiction, best known for her "Fey Realm" series of fantasy novels. Her first book, "Fey Heir", was published in 2014. Keelynn Wilcox, born in 1995, is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division of various promotions.
One of the more notable figures with this name is Keelynn Birnbaum, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1983. She co-founded the successful tech startup "Visioneer Solutions" and later established the Birnbaum Foundation, which supports educational initiatives for underprivileged children.
While the name Keelynn is still relatively uncommon, its unique sound and modern flair have attracted a growing number of parents in recent years. As more individuals with this name emerge and leave their mark, the history and cultural significance of Keelynn will continue to evolve.
People
Keelynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keelynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keelynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Keelynn a common name?
We classify Keelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Keelynn was 2010, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keelynn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keelynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keelynn a female name?
Yes, 94.6% of people registered as Keelynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Keelynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keelynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keelynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Keelynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.