Cailan is a distinctive choice, ranked #3524 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Cailan in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#3524
About the Name Cailan
Cailan is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 75 places over five years. Its high point was #1190 in 2005, and it now sits at #3524. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.
Cailan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cailan
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Cailan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cailan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cailan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 75 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1190 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Cailan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Cailan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Cailans in the wild.
5
UK babies named Cailan (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 75 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cailan
Likely around 1 other Cailan in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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