Kael
Boy name · Celtic Gaelic · Irish
- US rank
- #903
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #850 in 2009
263 babies were named Kael in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,074 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kael you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,494 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kael, 263 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kael would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKael first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #850.
- Then vs nowKael is 8.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 56,180 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,494.
- TrendKael has climbed 1,074 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #903. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKael is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #590, followed by New Jersey (#607) and Florida (#621). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
- OriginKael is the #8 most popular Celtic Gaelic boy name in the US. That's out of 115 Celtic Gaelic boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Kael
Kael is a boy name of Celtic Gaelic and Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ael”. US birth records list Kael for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 52 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #850 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #903, with 263 babies.
Origin:Celtic Gaelic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1970s | 1.8 | 549,451 boys |
| 1980s | 5.4 | 185,874 boys |
| 1990s | 7.8 | 127,714 boys |
| 2000s | 79 | 12,661 boys |
| 2010s | 79 | 12,695 boys |
| 2020s | 67 | 14,874 boys |
Other spellings of Kael
More Celtic Gaelic boy names
- Boy name: Bowen · son of Owen
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Boy name: Danny · God is my judge
- Boy name: Calum · dove
- Unisex name: Bowie · yellow-haired
- Boy name: Cian · ancient
- Unisex name: Naveen · new
- Boy name: Earl · nobleman
Questions about the name Kael
What is the origin of the name Kael?
Kael has Celtic Gaelic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic Gaelic names include Bowen, Malcolm, Danny.
Is Kael a boy or girl name?
Kael is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kael?
Kael ranked #903 for US boys in 2025, given to 263 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#850).