Kailen
Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kailen: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2019.
Of Irish and Gaelic origin, Kailen is a modern variant of Caelan, meaning "slender" or "powerful warrior." The name has grown in popularity across Scotland and Ireland, often chosen for its melodic sound and unisex appeal. While no major historical figures bear the name directly, it shares roots with the legendary Cú Chulainn, a warrior from Irish mythology whose name contains the same "cú" (hound/warrior) element. Place-name connections are indirect, though the Irish county of Kildare (Cill Dara) echoes the same ancient language. Kailen can also be spelled Kaylen or Kaelyn, offering parents flexibility while maintaining its gentle, modern feel.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20195 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7203 babies
- Total births
- 11since 2016
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y