Caelen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-len / /ˈkeɪ.lən/Irish; Scottish; English
Meaning
slender; narrow (Irish); victorious (Scottish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Caelen is derived from 'caol', meaning slender or narrow, often used in names to denote gracefulness. The Scottish variant is linked to the name 'Caelan', which means victorious, reflecting a strong warrior heritage. In English contexts, it has been adopted as a modern name with various interpretations.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kaelan
- Kailen
- Cailen
International Variants
- Caelan (Irish)
- Caelan (Scottish)
Famous people named Caelen
Caelen O'Neill — athlete.
Caelen McCarthy — musician.
Fictional characters named Caelen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caelen was first seen in the United States in 1993. Caelen has ranked as high as #1339 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Caelen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caelen (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |