Boy nameCurrently #1,467 in the USFalling
Kael
//ˈkeɪl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20094 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kael |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 71 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 142 |
| 2004 | 145 |
| 2005 | 163 |
| 2006 | 241 |
| 2007 | 183 |
| 2008 | 248 |
| 2009 | 251 |
| 2010 | 203 |
| 2011 | 198 |
| 2012 | 200 |
| 2013 | 156 |
| 2014 | 159 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 104 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 123 |
Kael through the decades
- Kael peaked in 2009, when 251 babies were named Kael in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kael has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kael currently ranks #1,467 in the US and is cooling off.