Caelan
Every Caelan since 1990 — 3,135 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caelan
Caelan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,892 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 3,135 American babies have been named Caelan — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 174 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caelan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caelan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,508 | 43 | #2,892 |
| 2024 | — | — | 35 | #3,342 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,369 | 61 | #2,293 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,738 | 70 | #2,120 |
| 2021 | — | — | 56 | #2,416 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,558 | 47 | #2,664 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,563 | 68 | #2,112 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,710 | 56 | #2,356 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,523 | 61 | #2,193 |
| 2016 | 8 | #11,991 | 52 | #2,440 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,843 | 53 | #2,413 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,731 | 62 | #2,177 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,219 | 67 | #2,026 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,202 | 61 | #2,174 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,768 | 89 | #1,677 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,699 | 94 | #1,656 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,120 | 93 | #1,689 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,603 | 121 | #1,400 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,393 | 67 | #2,053 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,140 | 72 | #1,880 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,503 | 53 | #2,244 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,752 | 97 | #1,442 |
| 2003 | 75 | #2,264 | 76 | #1,647 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,897 | 119 | #1,177 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,426 | 135 | #1,068 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,009 | 101 | #1,283 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,683 | 69 | #1,434 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,260 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caelan in 2025?
Caelan ranked #2,892 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caelan?
3,135 babies have been named Caelan in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caelan most popular?
Caelan peaked in 2001, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Caelan a boy or girl name?
Caelan is used for both: about 21% of babies named Caelan have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Caelan rising or falling?
Caelan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.