Cailin
Cailin is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Girl or young woman.
Origin and history
Cailin is an Anglicized name derived from the Irish Gaelic word 'cailín', which translates directly to 'girl' or 'young woman'. It gained moderate popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States alongside similar-sounding names like Caitlin and Kaylee. While relatively uncommon today, it remains a charming modern choice with clear Irish linguistic roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,713 babies in the United States have been named Cailin since 1880. It ranks #2897 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1981.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.1 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- PA (8.5 %)
- MA (7.6 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 423 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,079 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,425 |
| 2010-2019 | 604 |
| 2020-2029 | 120 |
Famous people named Cailin
- Cailin Russo: Model, Singer
Nicknames
Cae, Lin, Caili
Fun facts
- In Ireland, 'cailín' is the everyday noun for 'girl' rather than a traditional personal name.
- The name appears in multiple modern phonetic spellings, including Caylin, Kalyn, and Caelen.