Slender or narrow
Kelen is a modern variant of the Gaelic name Caelan, which is derived from the word 'caol' meaning slender. It is often used as a contemporary alternative to more common names like Kellen or Caleb. In some contexts, it is also considered a variant of the Cornish name Kelan.
Less common today
Kelen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,778 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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