How Many People Are Named Kaelen?
Complete statistics for the name Kaelen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaelen, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,051 people in the US, making up 1 in 314,042 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 84% of those named Kaelen being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,066 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaelen Through the Generations
Kaelen peaked in popularity in 2008 with 60 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. The average age of people named Kaelen is 21, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. Of the 1,051 estimated to be alive today, 891 are under 30, 175 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing how recent and trendy this name really is.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaelen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaelen
How Many People Have the Name Kaelen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,051 people in the United States currently share the name Kaelen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 314,042 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaelen a Common or Rare Name?
Kaelen 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 Kaelen Mean?
Kaelen 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 Kaelen in SSA data, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.
When Was Kaelen Most Popular?
The name Kaelen reached peak popularity in 2008, 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 Kaelen?
Approximately 1,051 people named Kaelen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,066. That works out to roughly 1 in 314,042 Americans.
Is Kaelen a rare name?
Kaelen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 314,042 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaelen mean?
Kaelen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaelen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 68% of people named Kaelen are male and 32% are female.
When was Kaelen most popular?
Kaelen peaked in 2008 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.