Caelyn

Girl name

Caelyn has been given to 2,426 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It peaked in 2012.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,426

Peak year

2012 (198 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1987

10-year trend

▼ -75%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Caelyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Raelyngirl

15,864 babies since 1949

Kaelyngirl

15,648 babies since 1959

Jaelyngirl

15,601 babies since 1963

Cailyngirl

5,554 babies since 1979

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Kaydeegirl

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Adilyngirl

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Yochevedgirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Caelyn?

Caelyn has been given to 2,426 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Caelyn peak?

Caelyn peaked in 2012, when 198 babies were given the name.

Is Caelyn a girl or boy name?

Caelyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Caelyn are girls).

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