Caelyn
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Caelyn
Caelyn is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of traditional Celtic and Welsh names. It relates to names like Caitlin, Kaelyn, and Kaylin, with possible meanings including 'pure' or 'slender'. This spelling emerged during the trend toward distinctive name variations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Caelyn combines traditional Celtic naming elements with contemporary spelling preferences. The name has gained moderate popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. Its appealing sound and familiar-yet-different quality make it attractive to parents seeking names with Celtic roots but a modern feel.
Caelyn is also given to boys.
Pronounced KAY-lin.
As of October 2026, Caelyn ranked #12563 for boys in US births in 2012 and #5272 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1251 for girls in 2012.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,692 | 124 | 69.4 |
| 2015 | #2,027 | 97 | 54.3 |
| 2016 | #2,620 | 67 | 37.8 |
| 2017 | #2,968 | 55 | 31.9 |
| 2018 | #3,511 | 44 | 25.9 |
| 2019 | #2,931 | 56 | 33.4 |
| 2020 | #3,290 | 47 | 29.1 |
| 2021 | #4,858 | 27 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | #3,981 | 37 | 22.6 |
| 2023 | #3,992 | 37 | 23.1 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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