Caelin
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Caelin: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2019.
Caelin is a name with several possible origins, most commonly seen as an anglicized form of the Irish name Caolán, derived from the Gaelic "caol" meaning "slender" or "fair." It can also be a variant of the Scottish name Caelan, which itself comes from the Gaelic "caol" and means "slender child," or it may be linked to the word "càil" meaning "excellence" or "look." While not widely borne by historical figures, Caelin has gained modern recognition through actor and filmmaker Caelin Giles, and it was given to a handful of baby boys in Scotland in the early 2000s. The name shares a root with the Irish surname Caolan and the Scottish place name Caol, a village in the Highlands, while its soft sound echoes that of popular names like Kaylin or Kayla, making it feel both unique and familiar.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20193 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2019
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y