Keelyn
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Slender, narrow
Origin: Irish Gaelic/German
Popularity: Ranked #11417 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kellen. Shares the meaning 'Slender, narrow.'
Similar names: kellyn, kelyn, kaelyn, kaelynn, keilyn, kenlyn, kenlynn, klynn
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Keelyn? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Keelyn, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Keelyn
What does the name Keelyn mean?
Keelyn means “Slender, narrow” from Irish Gaelic/German roots.
What is the origin of the name Keelyn?
Keelyn has Irish Gaelic/German origin. The traditional meaning is “Slender, narrow”.
How popular is Keelyn?
Keelyn ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Keelyn most popular?
Keelyn peaked in 2010 with 70 babies registered that year.
Is Keelyn a boy or girl name?
Keelyn is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 26% of Keelyns are boys and 74% are girls.
Is the name Keelyn rising or falling in popularity?
Keelyn has fallen 4467 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6450 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Keelyn been recorded?
Keelyn appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1973 through 2025.