How Many People Are Named Caylen?
Complete statistics for the name Caylen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caylen, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,007 people in the US today, making up 1 in 327,638 Americans. With most Caylens under 30, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 1,020 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caylen Through the Generations
Caylen emerged as a name in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2010 with 60 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, 847 of the 1,007 people named Caylen are under 30, indicating a strong association with younger demographics.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caylen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caylen
How Many People Have the Name Caylen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,007 people in the United States currently share the name Caylen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 327,638 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Caylen a Common or Rare Name?
Caylen 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 Caylen Mean?
Caylen means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caylen in SSA data, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.
When Was Caylen Most Popular?
The name Caylen reached peak popularity in 2010, with 60 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 Caylen?
Approximately 1,007 people named Caylen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,020. That works out to roughly 1 in 327,638 Americans.
Is Caylen a rare name?
Caylen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 327,638 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caylen mean?
Caylen means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Caylen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 35% of people named Caylen are male and 65% are female.
When was Caylen most popular?
Caylen peaked in 2010 with 60 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.