Kaelan
5 countries#5045 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kaelan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,951 births recorded 1987–2025 · currently #5045 · peaked in 1998 with 112 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
672 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2011 with 62 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
590 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1516 · peaked in 2012 with 58 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
161 births recorded 2004–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2010 with 16 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Nord, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
78 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2024 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
4 births recorded 2016–2016 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kaelan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2310 | — |
| 2007 | #2504 | ↓194 |
| 2008 | #2632 | ↓128 |
| 2009 | #2287 | ↑345 |
| 2010 | #2579 | ↓292 |
| 2011 | #3306 | ↓727 |
| 2012 | #3297 | ↑9 |
| 2013 | #3060 | ↑237 |
| 2014 | #4392 | ↓1332 |
| 2015 | #2864 | ↑1528 |
| 2016 | #4199 | ↓1335 |
| 2017 | #2951 | ↑1248 |
| 2018 | #5320 | ↓2369 |
| 2019 | #4480 | ↑840 |
| 2020 | #5699 | ↓1219 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↑137 |
| 2022 | #6828 | ↓1266 |
| 2023 | #5470 | ↑1358 |
| 2024 | #3693 | ↑1777 |
| 2025 | #5045 | ↓1352 |
Frequently asked questions about Kaelan
Is Kaelan a popular name?
Yes — Kaelan currently ranks #5045 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kaelan more common for boys or girls?
Kaelan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kaelan most popular?
Kaelan peaked in 1998 in United States, with 112 recorded births that year.
Is Kaelan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kaelan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4573 in 1987 to #5045 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kaelan?
At least 2,784 babies have been recorded with the name Kaelan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kaelan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kaelan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kaelan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kaelan include Johnhenry, Joon.
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