Kaelan
boy name#5045 in 2025Kaelan entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #1301 in 1998, ranks #5045 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
#5045
rank today
#1301
peak (1998)
19
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6076 |
| 1990s | #2193 |
| 2000s | #2096 |
| 2010s | #3645 |
| 2020s | #5383 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kaelan has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Kaelan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kaelan 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 Kaelan in 2025?
- Kaelan ranks #5045 among US boy names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kaelan most popular?
- Kaelan peaked in 1998, reaching #1301 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kaelan with classmates?
- Kaelan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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