Caelyn
Every Caelyn since 1987 — 2,426 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caelyn
Caelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,272 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,426 American babies have been named Caelyn. Its peak came in 2012, when 198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Caelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caelyn 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 | 24 | #5,272 | — | — |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,833 | — | — |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,925 | — | — |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,983 | — | — |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,862 | — | — |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,294 | — | — |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,933 | — | — |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,512 | — | — |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,969 | — | — |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,620 | — | — |
| 2015 | 97 | #2,027 | — | — |
| 2014 | 124 | #1,693 | — | — |
| 2013 | 183 | #1,286 | — | — |
| 2012 | 193 | #1,251 | 5 | #12,566 |
| 2011 | 173 | #1,339 | — | — |
| 2010 | 179 | #1,311 | — | — |
| 2009 | 174 | #1,368 | — | — |
| 2008 | 97 | #2,094 | — | — |
| 2007 | 125 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 2006 | 134 | #1,598 | — | — |
| 2005 | 112 | #1,758 | — | — |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,815 | — | — |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,050 | — | — |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,938 | — | — |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,814 | — | — |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,176 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,122 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,586 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caelyn in 2025?
Caelyn ranked #5,272 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caelyn?
2,426 babies have been named Caelyn in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caelyn most popular?
Caelyn peaked in 2012, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Caelyn a boy or girl name?
Caelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caelyn rising or falling?
Caelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.