Caelen
Every Caelen since 1993 — 616 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caelen
Caelen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,515 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 616 American babies have been named Caelen — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caelen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caelen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 13 | #6,515 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,899 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,283 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #9,998 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,012 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,356 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,152 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,268 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,669 | 13 | #6,419 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,332 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,279 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,005 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,414 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,387 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,726 | 27 | #3,826 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,795 | 39 | #3,000 |
| 2008 | — | — | 34 | #3,294 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,888 | 26 | #3,915 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,380 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,084 | 25 | #3,728 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,552 | 20 | #4,284 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,611 | 15 | #5,070 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,195 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,766 | 20 | #3,990 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,437 | 14 | #5,073 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,546 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caelen in 2025?
Caelen ranked #6,515 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caelen?
616 babies have been named Caelen in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caelen most popular?
Caelen peaked in 2009, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Caelen a boy or girl name?
Caelen is used for both: about 11% of babies named Caelen have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Caelen rising or falling?
Caelen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.