unisex name
Cailan
KAY-lun (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 449
Cailan is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 16% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cailan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 34 |
How Popular Is Cailan?
In 2024, Cailan was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cailan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cailan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cailan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cailan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cailan
- English KAY-lun
Sibling Names for Cailan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cailan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cailan
How popular is the name Cailan?
In 2024, Cailan was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cailan a girl's or a boy's name?
Cailan is used for both girls and boys. About 16% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Cailan?
Cailan has 2 syllables.
When was Cailan most popular?
Cailan peaked in 2007, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.