Unisex nameCurrently #5,756 in the USFalling
Kaelen
2 syllablesPeak year: 20086 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kaelen'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.
Kaelen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kaelen |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Kaelen through the decades
- Kaelen peaked in 2008, when 60 babies were named Kaelen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kaelen has fallen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kaelen currently ranks #5,756 in the US and is cooling off.