Kaelin
Every Kaelin since 1981 — 3,663 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaelin
Kaelin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,016 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 3,663 American babies have been named Kaelin — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 281 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 Kaelin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaelin 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 | 5 | #16,016 | 6 | #11,312 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,257 | 7 | #10,219 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,812 | 8 | #9,408 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,242 | 13 | #6,498 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,378 | 9 | #8,382 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,885 | 13 | #6,595 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,563 | 16 | #5,657 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,116 | 11 | #7,319 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,125 | 10 | #7,868 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,105 | 8 | #9,148 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,959 | 24 | #4,190 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,202 | 7 | #10,186 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,340 | 17 | #5,372 |
| 2011 | 57 | #3,001 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2010 | 79 | #2,392 | 13 | #6,542 |
| 2009 | 118 | #1,826 | 12 | #7,026 |
| 2008 | 121 | #1,803 | 23 | #4,328 |
| 2007 | 153 | #1,513 | 30 | #3,558 |
| 2006 | 157 | #1,438 | 30 | #3,479 |
| 2005 | 196 | #1,177 | 27 | #3,572 |
| 2004 | 130 | #1,537 | 33 | #3,047 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,402 | 28 | #3,323 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,212 | 32 | #2,914 |
| 2001 | 109 | #1,666 | 27 | #3,275 |
| 2000 | 90 | #1,892 | 27 | #3,185 |
| 1995 | 160 | #1,111 | 121 | #1,010 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,317 | 15 | #3,871 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,178 | 7 | #5,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaelin in 2025?
Kaelin ranked #16,016 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaelin?
3,663 babies have been named Kaelin in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaelin most popular?
Kaelin peaked in 1995, when 281 newborns received the name.
Is Kaelin a boy or girl name?
Kaelin is used for both: about 75% of babies named Kaelin have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Kaelin rising or falling?
Kaelin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.