Cailan
UnisexCailan has been given to 245 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It peaked in 2007.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
245
Peak year
2007 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1998
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
29% girls / 71% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cailan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cailan.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cailan?
Cailan has been given to 245 babies in the U.S. since 1998. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cailan peak?
Cailan peaked in 2007, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Cailan a girl or boy name?
Cailan is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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