US Popularity:16599
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Pure; Girl
Baby will always know that they have a good heart with this name. Cailen, a girl's name, is a variant of the Old French and Greek Caitlin, which means "pure." Caitlin, Katelyn, and all their variations give the name a friendly, familiar feel, but the distinctive spelling of Cailen helps it to stand on its own two feet. Cailen might also be a variation of the Irish word cailín, sometimes anglicized as the name Colleen, which means "girl," transforming it into a sweet moniker for a daughter.

Cailen Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Cailen is currently #16599 in U.S. births
Girl:Cailen is currently #10410 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#16599
in 2022
+ 9591
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data
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