Cailen
UnisexCailen has been given to 448 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Cailen.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
448
Peak year
2009 (29 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1982
10-year trend
▼ -36%
Gender split
44% girls / 56% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cailen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cailen.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cailen?
Cailen has been given to 448 babies in the U.S. since 1982. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cailen peak?
Cailen peaked in 2009, when 29 babies were given the name.
Is Cailen a girl or boy name?
Cailen is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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