Cailan
Cailan is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,536 in the US, popular nicknames include Cai, Cay, and Caiie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cailan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 174 babies have been named Cailan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cailan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,536 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,536
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Girl Name
Cailan is also used as a girl name, ranked #30371.
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About the Name Cailan
Cailan is a boy name .
Is Cailan a boy or girl name? Cailan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,536 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,371. Cailan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cailan is currently ranked #9,536 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cailan include Cai, Cay, Caiie, and Cailie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis