Cailan
girl nameCailan entered the US charts in 1998, peaked at #8805 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1998–2025
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rank today
#8805
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9033 |
| 2000s | #13075 |
| 2010s | #14959 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cailan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cailan alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cailan in 2025?
- Cailan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cailan most popular?
- Cailan peaked in 1999, reaching #8805 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cailan with classmates?
- Cailan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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