Caelan
Caelan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, fine, or narrow.
Origin and history
Caelan is a name of Gaelic origin, derived from Caol, meaning slender or fine. It is an anglicized form of the Irish name Caolán or the Scottish Gaelic Cailean. In the United States, it is a modern unisex choice, though used predominantly for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,470 babies in the United States have been named Caelan since 1880. It ranks #2607 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1615.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.8 %)
- TX (16.5 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 561 |
| 2000-2010 | 934 |
| 2010-2019 | 663 |
| 2020-2029 | 312 |
Famous people named Caelan
- Caelan Doris: Rugby Player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Irish word 'caol', which translates to slender or fine.
- It is related to alternative spellings such as Caelen, Caolan, and Kaelan.