Caelan
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #2892 in 2025 with 43 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: calan, calani, callan, celani, caedan, caelen, caelin, caelyn
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Caelan? About 1 in 67,929 babies born in 2025 were named Caelan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Caelan
What does the name Caelan mean?
Caelan means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Caelan?
Caelan has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Caelan?
Caelan ranked #2884 in 2025 — given to 43 babies that year.
When was Caelan most popular?
Caelan peaked in 2001 with 135 babies registered that year.
Is Caelan a boy or girl name?
Caelan is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 79% of Caelans are boys and 21% are girls.
Is the name Caelan rising or falling in popularity?
Caelan has risen 12622 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15506 in 2020 to #2884 in 2025.
How long has Caelan been recorded?
Caelan appears in birth records across 36 years — from 1990 through 2025.