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Caillen

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Caillen: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2015.

Caillen is a name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from *Cailean*, which has been linked to the Gaelic word *caileán*, meaning "whelp" or "young dog." The most famous historical bearer is Cailean Mór, a 15th-century Scottish chieftain and ancestor of the Clan Campbell, whose name was anglicized as "Colin." The name shares its root with the Scottish island of Colonsay, whose name may mean "Colin's island." A noted variant is the anglicized form Callan, which has also gained modern popularity. In contemporary Scotland, Caillen offers parents a distinctive but accessible name that echoes traditional Highland heritage without being overused.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20153 babies
Latest (2015)
#6863 babies
Total births
3since 2015
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2015 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).