Cailan
boy nameCailan entered the US charts in 1999, peaked at #5720 in 2012, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1999–2025
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rank today
#5720
peak (2012)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9912 |
| 2000s | #8289 |
| 2010s | #8234 |
| 2020s | #10138 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cailan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cailan alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 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 boy names.
- When was the name Cailan most popular?
- Cailan peaked in 2012, reaching #5720 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cailan with classmates?
- Cailan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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