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Caylan

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Caylan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2023.

Caylan is a modern, melodic name most likely derived from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic _caol_, meaning “slender” or “narrow,” and may also be linked to the broader family of names like Caelan or Kaylan. While it lacks historical heavyweight figures, the name has appeared in contemporary fiction and among emerging musicians, giving it a fresh, creative air. There are no major places named after a Caylan, though the root _caol_ survives in Scottish place-names such as Caol Loch (narrow loch). Notably, Caylan sits comfortably as a unisex name in modern Scotland, often chosen for its soft sound and stylish “-lan” ending—a popular pattern alongside names like Ainsley and Finlay. Its rise since the 1970s reflects a broader trend toward inventive spellings of classic Celtic roots.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20233 babies
Latest (2023)
#7283 babies
Total births
3since 2023
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2023 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).