Unisex nameCurrently #8,399 in the USSteady
Cailan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
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Cailan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cailan |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Cailan through the decades
- Cailan peaked in 2007, when 17 babies were named Cailan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Cailan has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cailan currently ranks #8,399 in the US and is holding steady.