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Keilan

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Keilan: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2003.

The name Keilan is a modern variant of Keelan, which itself derives from the Irish name Caolán, rooted in caol, meaning “slender” or “fair.” In Scottish contexts, it also echoes the Gaelic caol, referring to a narrow strait or kyle, linking it to place names like Kyle of Lochalsh. While there are few widely known famous bearers, American football player Keilan Robinson and Irish footballer Keilan Quinn have carried the name

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20036 babies
Latest (2003)
#3216 babies
Total births
6since 2003
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2003 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).