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Keelyn
UnisexMeaning of Keelyn: Irish: 'slender'
Keelyn is a unisex name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10595th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10595
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,162
First recorded 1973 · peak 2010
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
26% boys · 74% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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