Total births
68
Unisex name · since 1990
Cailean
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 68 babies named Cailean, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 68
- total births
- 1990–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Cailean is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 68 have been recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cailean has been recorded 68 times among boys since 1990, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2014.
- 68 total births
- 1990–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
68 boys have been named Cailean since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 68
- total births
- 1990–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Cailean was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
11 babies were named Cailean in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Cailean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cailean's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cailean at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Cailean popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2014
- Peak year (1995)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Cailean popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 2002 (Cailean as girls' name)
Cailean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Cailean's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Cailean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
40 births
- 2000s
2000s
22 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 40 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cailean? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 68 babies named Cailean. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 11 births.
When was Cailean most popular? ▼
Cailean was most popular in the 1990s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Is Cailean a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cailean is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 68 births, and as a girl's name it has 17 births.
How long has the name Cailean been used? ▼
Records for Cailean go back to 1990, giving 25 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Cailean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caiden, Cairo, Cain, Caius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cailean's data
- Cailean's decade-level peak was the 1990s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cailean
Nearby Names Like Cailean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cailean
Caiden Boy
#546 23,341 births
Cairo Boy
#355 9,415 births
Cain Boy
#981 7,628 births
Caius Boy
#1060 2,329 births
Caine Boy
#2272 2,104 births
Compare Cailean side by side: Cailean vs Caiden Cailean vs Cairo Cailean vs Cain
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cailean: Baby Name Since 1990 - 68 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cailean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cailean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.