Kaelan
Kaelan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Slender, fine, or narrow.
Origin and history
Kaelan is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, often considered an Anglicized form of names derived from the root 'caol', meaning slender or fine. It is closely related to names like Caelan and Kaelen. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name choice given to just over 1,500 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,520 babies in the United States have been named Kaelan since 1880. It ranks #3220 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1818.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.9 %)
- TX (25.9 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 484 |
| 2000-2010 | 591 |
| 2010-2019 | 315 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Fun facts
- The name shares etymological roots with the ancient Gaelic name Caolán, derived from the word 'caol' meaning slender.
- Kaelan is a contemporary Anglicized variant of traditional Irish and Scottish names like Caelan.