Total births
653
Girls' name · since 1950
Kelleen
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 653 babies named Kelleen, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 653
- total births
- 1950–1999
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
653 girls have been named Kelleen since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kelleen has been recorded 653 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1999.
- 653 total births
- 1950–1999 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
653 girls have been named Kelleen since 1950, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1999.
- 653
- total births
- 1950–1999
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Kelleen was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
32 babies were named Kelleen in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Kelleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kelleen's full recorded timeline at 1975, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1950, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kelleen at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Kelleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1999
- Peak year (1965)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Kelleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Kelleen's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Kelleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 86
1950s
86 births
- 1960s
1960s
247 births
- 1970s
1970s
140 births
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s 66
1990s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 247 births (38% of all-time use).
How Kelleen 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 Kelleen's total volume
Kelleen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kelleen by state
Where Kelleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.5% |
California share of Kelleen's total US births 9.5%
Even split
62 of 653 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kelleen? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 653 babies named Kelleen. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 32 births.
When was Kelleen most popular? ▼
Kelleen was most popular in the 1960s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Kelleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kelleen are California (62 births), Ohio (10 births).
How long has the name Kelleen been used? ▼
Kelleen has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 50 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Kelleen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kelly, Kelsey, Kelli, Kellie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kelleen's data
- Kelleen's decade-level peak was the 1960s (247 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kelleens (62 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 Kelleen
Nearby Names Like Kelleen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kelleen
Kelly Girl
#867 473,965 births
Kelsey Girl
#673 150,416 births
Kelli Girl
#7320 74,891 births
Kellie Girl
#6955 50,754 births
Kelley Girl
#6681 46,099 births
Compare Kelleen side by side: Kelleen vs Kelly Kelleen vs Kelsey Kelleen vs Kelli
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1950–1999 (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. "Kelleen: Baby Name Since 1950 - 653 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kelleen. 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 Kelleen 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 June 2026.