Cael
Boy nameCael has been given to 3,745 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 2011.
Meaning & origin
A variant of Kyle.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,745
Peak year
2011 (272 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1989
10-year trend
▼ -46%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cael — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cael.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cael?
Cael has been given to 3,745 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cael peak?
Cael peaked in 2011, when 272 babies were given the name.
Is Cael a girl or boy name?
Cael is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cael are boys).
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