Cailin

Cailin is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 girls in the United States.

Cailin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cailin

Cailin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cailin first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1161 in 1998, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 3,706 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cailin in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#1161 in 1998
Peak year
2003
Babies named Cailin in 2024
14
Total since 1880
3,706

Cailin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1372 in 2002
Babies named Cailin in 2020
3
Total since 1996
147

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cailin mean?

The meaning of Cailin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cailin a boy or girl name?

Cailin is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cailin?

Cailin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cailin?

Cailin first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #1161 in 1998, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].