Kael
Kael is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, narrow, or fair.
Origin and history
Kael is a modern masculine name of Gaelic origin, often derived from Cael, meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'. It gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a contemporary alternative to names like Caelen or Kaelen. In the United States, it remains a relatively uncommon choice but has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,055 babies in the United States have been named Kael since 1880. It ranks #1978 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1273.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.3 %)
- CA (13.1 %)
- IA (8.7 %)
- FL (8 %)
- UT (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 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 100 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,586 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,486 |
| 2020-2029 | 694 |
Fun facts
- Kael is an Anglicized spelling of the traditional Irish mythological name Cael, who was a famous warrior of the Fianna.
- The spelling Kael was popularized in fantasy literature and media, such as General Kael in the 1988 film Willow.