Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Cailean
2 syllablesPeak year: 20037 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
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Cailean's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cailean |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
Cailean through the decades
- Cailean peaked in 2003, when 11 babies were named Cailean in the US.
- The 1990s were Cailean's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.