Kaelin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-lin / /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: slender; Gaelic: little warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaelin is derived from the Irish name Caolán, which means 'slender' or 'narrow.' It has Gaelic roots and is often used as a given name in Ireland. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it has been adopted for boys and girls alike.
Trend Summary
Kaelin has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cailin
- Caelan
International Variants
- Caolán (Irish)
- Cailin (Irish)
Famous people named Kaelin
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaelin was first seen in the United States in 1984. Kaelin has ranked as high as #1129 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kaelin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaelin (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 121 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 41 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |