How Many People Are Named Caelan?
Complete statistics for the name Caelan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caelan, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1 in 108,513 Americans bearing it today. With around 3,041 people named Caelan alive in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2001.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 3,085 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caelan Through the Generations
Caelan, a name that's been around since the early 2000s, has seen its peak in 2001 when 174 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, most people named Caelan are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's part of a cycle where newer generation names often rise and fall in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caelan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caelan
How Many People Have the Name Caelan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,041 people in the United States currently share the name Caelan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 108,513 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Caelan a Common or Rare Name?
Caelan 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 Caelan Mean?
Caelan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caelan in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.
When Was Caelan Most Popular?
The name Caelan reached peak popularity in 2001, with 174 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 Caelan?
Approximately 3,041 people named Caelan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,085. That works out to roughly 1 in 108,513 Americans.
Is Caelan a rare name?
Caelan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 108,513 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caelan mean?
Caelan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Caelan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Caelan are male and 21% are female.
When was Caelan most popular?
Caelan peaked in 2001 with 174 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.