Caelum
Meaningheaven, sky · Latin
- US rank
- #1,688
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,688 in 2025
97 babies were named Caelum in the US in 2025. It has climbed 425 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Caelum you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,606 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Caelum, 97 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Caelum would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCaelum first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearCaelum is at its all-time high right now: #1,688 in 2025.
- Then vs nowCaelum is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 17,606.
- TrendCaelum has climbed 425 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,688. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedCaelum is most popular in Virginia, where it ranks #798. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Caelum means “heaven, sky”.
About the name Caelum
Caelum is a boy name meaning “heaven, sky”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-lum”. US birth records list Caelum for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 28 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,688 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,688, with 97 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.7 | 595,238 boys |
| 2000s | 5.0 | 200,000 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 48,567 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 24,077 boys |
Questions about the name Caelum
What does the name Caelum mean?
Caelum means “heaven, sky” in Latin.
Is Caelum a boy or girl name?
Caelum is a boy name.
How popular is the name Caelum?
Caelum ranked #1,688 for US boys in 2025, given to 97 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,688).