Cael
5 countries#1942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,745 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #1942 · peaked in 2011 with 272 births
Most common in: Iowa, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, Utah
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
197 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2013 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
151 births recorded 1997–2018 · peaked in 2007 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
26 births recorded 2001–2015 · peaked in 2014 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
20 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
17 births recorded 2006–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2010 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cael’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #919 | — |
| 2007 | #925 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #832 | ↑93 |
| 2009 | #816 | ↑16 |
| 2010 | #840 | ↓24 |
| 2011 | #805 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #949 | ↓144 |
| 2013 | #1052 | ↓103 |
| 2014 | #1102 | ↓50 |
| 2015 | #1247 | ↓145 |
| 2016 | #1694 | ↓447 |
| 2017 | #2032 | ↓338 |
| 2018 | #1994 | ↑38 |
| 2019 | #2364 | ↓370 |
| 2020 | #2505 | ↓141 |
| 2021 | #2819 | ↓314 |
| 2022 | #3151 | ↓332 |
| 2023 | #2952 | ↑199 |
| 2024 | #2345 | ↑607 |
| 2025 | #1942 | ↑403 |
Frequently asked questions about Cael
Is Cael a popular name?
Yes — Cael currently ranks #1942 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cael more common for boys or girls?
Cael is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cael most popular?
Cael peaked in 2011 in United States, with 272 recorded births that year.
Is Cael rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5615 in 1989 to #1942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cael?
At least 3,959 babies have been recorded with the name Cael across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Cael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cael appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Cael?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cael include Bodee, Bowden, Geovanni, Hussain.
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