Unisex nameCurrently #3,724 in the USFalling
Kaelan
2 syllablesPeak year: 19986 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kaelan'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.
Kaelan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kaelan |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 66 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 76 |
| 1997 | 105 |
| 1998 | 112 |
| 1999 | 105 |
| 2000 | 98 |
| 2001 | 86 |
| 2002 | 94 |
| 2003 | 97 |
| 2004 | 71 |
| 2005 | 72 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 64 |
| 2009 | 72 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 48 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 30 |
Kaelan through the decades
- Kaelan peaked in 1998, when 112 babies were named Kaelan in the US.
- The 2000s were Kaelan's strongest decade, averaging 79 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kaelan has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kaelan currently ranks #3,724 in the US and is cooling off.