How Many People Are Named Cael?
Complete statistics for the name Cael: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cael, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 91,078 Americans today, making it quite unique. With only 3,623 people named Cael living in the US, it stands out as a genuinely modern choice, with nearly everyone under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 3,665 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cael Through the Generations
Cael saw its peak popularity in 2011 with 272 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. Today, most people named Cael are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. The average age of those named Cael is 16, reflecting its status as a recent generation's choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cael's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cael
How Many People Have the Name Cael?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 110 people in the United States currently share the name Cael. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,013,175 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cael a Common or Rare Name?
Cael is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cael Mean?
Cael means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cael in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cael Most Popular?
The name Cael reached peak popularity in 2011, with 272 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cael?
Approximately 110 people named Cael live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 110. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,013,175 Americans.
Is Cael a rare name?
Cael is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,013,175 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cael mean?
Cael means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cael more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cael are male and 0% are female.
When was Cael most popular?
Cael peaked in 2011 with 272 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.