Cailen
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,210 in 2007
7 babies were named Cailen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cailen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cailen, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cailen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCailen first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #5,210.
- TrendCailen has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Cailen
Cailen is a boy name of Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Cailen for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 27 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #5,210 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 204,918 boys |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 207,900 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
Other spellings of Cailen
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Cailen
What is the origin of the name Cailen?
Cailen has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Cailen a boy or girl name?
Cailen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cailen?
Cailen ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#5,210).