Caylen
50% girls · 50% boys
About Caylen
Caylen is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Cailin, derived from the Irish Gaelic term for 'girl' or 'maiden.' Alternatively, it might be related to the Scottish surname MacKaylan or a feminine form of Calen, which has Greek roots meaning 'beautiful.' The name has a contemporary feel with its 'ay' sound and -en ending, similar to popular names like Jaylen or Kaylen. Though not among the most common names, Caylen has maintained modest usage in English-speaking countries since the 1990s, appealing to parents seeking something relatively uncommon yet familiar-sounding.
Caylen is also given to boys, where it ranks #10912 in the US.
Pronounced KAY-len.
As of October 2026, Caylen ranked #13538 for girls and #10912 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3758 for girls in 2010 and #4497 for boys in 2013.
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Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |