Cailean
boy nameCailean entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #5124 in 1995, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
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rank today
#5124
peak (1995)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6621 |
| 2000s | #11067 |
| 2010s | #10717 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cailean are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cailean alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cailean in 2025?
- Cailean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cailean most popular?
- Cailean peaked in 1995, reaching #5124 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cailean with classmates?
- Cailean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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