Kaelin
Kaelin is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Slender, fair, or pure.
Origin and history
Kaelin is a modern unisex given name, often used for girls as a variant of Caelen, Kaelyn, or Kaylyn. It is frequently derived from the Irish surname Ó Cadhla, meaning slender or fair, or influenced by the name Katherine, meaning pure. In the United States, it has been used moderately since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,737 babies in the United States have been named Kaelin since 1880. It ranks #3378 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2041.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.4 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- KY (7.1 %)
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 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 794 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,291 |
| 2010-2019 | 408 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Nicknames
Kae, Lynn, Kay
Fun facts
- Kaelin is one of several phonetic spellings that emerged during the popularity of 'ae' and 'lyn' name combinations in the 1990s.
- Through its connection to the Irish surname Ó Cadhla, the name shares etymological roots with names meaning graceful or beautiful.