Caelum
Every Caelum since 1995 — 928 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caelum
Caelum is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,690 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 928 American babies have been named Caelum. Its peak came in 2025, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Caelum stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caelum year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,690 |
| 2024 | 75 | #2,033 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,248 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,246 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,176 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,117 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1,900 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1,793 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,902 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,116 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,799 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,515 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,201 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,908 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,525 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,544 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,450 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,115 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,092 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,707 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,246 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,548 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,526 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,311 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,050 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caelum in 2025?
Caelum ranked #1,690 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caelum?
928 babies have been named Caelum in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caelum most popular?
Caelum peaked in 2025, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Caelum a boy or girl name?
Caelum is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caelum rising or falling?
Caelum is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.