Total births
157
Boys' name · since 1977
Keland
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 157 babies named Keland, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 157
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Keland sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 157 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keland has been recorded 157 times among boys since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2021.
- 157 total births
- 1977–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
157 boys have been named Keland since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 157
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Keland was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
11 babies were named Keland in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Keland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Keland splits its recorded history at 2000: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Keland at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Keland popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2021
- Peak year (1992)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Keland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Keland's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Keland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
65 births
- 2000s
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
27 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 65 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keland? ▼
157 babies have been named Keland since 1977. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1992 with 11 births.
When was Keland most popular? ▼
Keland was most popular in the 1990s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Keland been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keland since 1977 -- 45 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Keland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kelly, Kelvin, Kellen, Kellan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keland's data
- Keland's decade-level peak was the 1990s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Keland
Nearby Names Like Keland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keland
Kelly Boy
#1585 82,400 births
Kelvin Boy
#1082 51,551 births
Kellen Boy
#1032 17,042 births
Kellan Boy
#920 10,752 births
Kelton Boy
#2428 6,640 births
Compare Keland side by side: Keland vs Kelly Keland vs Kelvin Keland vs Kellen
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1977–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keland: Baby Name Since 1977 - 157 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keland. 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 Keland 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.