Kelliann
Beautiful lively maiden, from a combination of Celtic elements.
Name Census estimates that about 615 living Americans carry the first name Kelliann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kelliann today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kelliann births was 1970 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kelliann. 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.
People living today
615
~ 1 in 557,324 Americans
Peak year
1970
28 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2014 SSA rank
#17,891
Tracked since 1959
Census
Kelliann in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 665 people with the first name Kelliann, which placed it at #16,809 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,809
National first-name rank
People counted
665
665 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
81.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kelliann
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kelliann is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Black (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kelliann described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kelliann at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.8% · 544
- Black or African American6.0% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.6% · 37
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 22
- Two or more races3.2% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Popularity
Kelliann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kelliann from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 182 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kelliann 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 Kelliann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kellianns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Kelliann, while New Jersey, Massachusetts, Hawaii recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kelliann
Kelliann is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from a combination of the names Kelly and Ann. The name Kelly is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Ceallach, which means "bright-headed" or "having a bright head." The name Ann, on the other hand, is a variant of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."
The name Kelliann first gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, as a blend of the two traditional names. While the exact origin of the name Kelliann is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged as a creative name choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful combination.
In terms of historical references, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that specifically mention the name Kelliann. However, the individual components of the name, Kelly and Ann, have a rich history and cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kelliann can be found in the mid-20th century United States. Notable individuals who bore this name include Kelliann Jeans, an American actress born in 1973, who appeared in several television shows and films in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Another notable Kelliann was Kelliann Amelia, an American writer and editor born in 1968, known for her work on various publications and her contributions to the literary community.
In the field of sports, Kelliann Delaney was an American soccer player who played as a defender for the United States women's national soccer team in the early 2000s.
Kelliann Byers, born in 1952, was an American artist and sculptor known for her work in ceramics and mixed media art installations.
Lastly, Kelliann Reissner, born in 1939, was a Canadian actress and television personality, best known for her roles in various television series and movies throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
While these are just a few examples, the name Kelliann has been borne by individuals across various fields and professions, each leaving their unique mark on history.
People
Kelliann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kelliann 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
Kelliann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kelliann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 615 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kelliann 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 557,324 US residents.
Is Kelliann a common name?
We classify Kelliann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 666 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kelliann most popular?
The single biggest year for Kelliann was 1970, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kelliann is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kelliann in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 665 people with the name Kelliann, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,809 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kelliann in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kelliann?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kelliann appears almost entirely female. Of the 664 people counted with this name, 99.8% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kelliann?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kelliann is White at 81.8%. The next largest groups are Black (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kelliann most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Kelliann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.8% (544 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kelliann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kelliann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kelliann 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 Kelliann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kelliann 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 Kelliann 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.
How many people are named Kelliann?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.