Total births
1,040
Unisex name · since 1956
Keelin
Keelin has 1,040 recorded births since 1956 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,040
- total births
- 1956–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Keelin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,040 recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Keelin recorded 1,040 times among girls since 1956, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2022.
- 1,040 total births
- 1956–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,040 girls have been named Keelin since 1956, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,040
- total births
- 1956–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Keelin was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
61 babies were named Keelin in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Keelin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Keelin splits its recorded history at 1999: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1956 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 61 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Keelin at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Keelin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2022
- Peak year (2002)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Keelin popularity over time - boys
356 total births recorded since 1991 (Keelin as boys' name)
Keelin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keelin's strongest decade.
436 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Keelin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 80
1980s
80 births
- 1990s
1990s
280 births
- 2000s
2000s
436 births
- 2010s
2010s
194 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 436 births (42% of all-time use).
How Keelin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Keelin's total volume
Keelin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Keelin by state
Where Keelin concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 27 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Keelin's total US births 2.6%
Even split
27 of 1,040 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keelin? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 1,040 babies named Keelin. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 61 births.
When was Keelin most popular? ▼
Keelin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 436 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Keelin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keelin are California (27 births), Massachusetts (12 births), Texas (10 births).
Is Keelin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keelin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,040 births, and as a boy's name it has 356 births.
How long has the name Keelin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keelin since 1956 -- 67 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Keelin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keely, Keeley, Keegan, Keesha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Keelin's data
- Keelin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (436 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Keelins (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Keelin
Nearby Names Like Keelin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keelin
Keely Girl
#2057 12,698 births
Keeley Girl
#1571 6,692 births
Keegan Girl
#2949 3,805 births
Keesha Girl
2,713 births
Keena Girl
#10410 2,195 births
Compare Keelin side by side: Keelin vs Keely Keelin vs Keeley Keelin vs Keegan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keelin: Baby Name Since 1956 - 1,040 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keelin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Keelin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.