Cailin
Every Cailin since 1968 — 3,743 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cailin
Cailin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,153 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,743 American babies have been named Cailin. Its peak came in 1998, when 169 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Cailin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cailin 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 | 7 | #12,153 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,663 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,097 | — | — |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,047 | — | — |
| 2021 | 20 | #5,992 | — | — |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,557 | — | — |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,675 | — | — |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,251 | — | — |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,718 | — | — |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,487 | — | — |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,262 | — | — |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,849 | — | — |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,686 | — | — |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,317 | — | — |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,971 | — | — |
| 2010 | 133 | #1,623 | — | — |
| 2009 | 115 | #1,849 | 5 | #12,764 |
| 2008 | 137 | #1,645 | — | — |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,623 | 5 | #12,641 |
| 2006 | 132 | #1,617 | — | — |
| 2005 | 144 | #1,467 | — | — |
| 2004 | 147 | #1,416 | — | — |
| 2003 | 164 | #1,274 | — | — |
| 2002 | 153 | #1,284 | 7 | #8,581 |
| 2001 | 146 | #1,315 | — | — |
| 2000 | 150 | #1,288 | — | — |
| 1995 | 127 | #1,307 | — | — |
| 1990 | 71 | #1,940 | — | — |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,488 | — | — |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,010 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,024 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cailin in 2025?
Cailin ranked #12,153 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cailin?
3,743 babies have been named Cailin in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cailin most popular?
Cailin peaked in 1998, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Cailin a boy or girl name?
Cailin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cailin rising or falling?
Cailin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.