Caelynn
Every Caelynn since 1997 — 607 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caelynn
Caelynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,968 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 607 American babies have been named Caelynn. Its peak came in 2012, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Caelynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caelynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,968 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,044 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,276 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,343 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,429 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,191 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,858 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,060 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,864 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,468 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,691 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,939 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,795 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,277 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,790 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,764 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,740 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,312 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,873 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,917 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,970 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,804 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,497 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caelynn in 2025?
Caelynn ranked #7,968 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caelynn?
607 babies have been named Caelynn in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caelynn most popular?
Caelynn peaked in 2012, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Caelynn a boy or girl name?
Caelynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caelynn rising or falling?
Caelynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.