Caelan
Meaning
modern form of Caolan, traditionally 'slender'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Caelan peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Caelan
Most people given the name Caelan in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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