Fun Facts About the Name Cailon
- 7 babies named Cailon: U.S. records list 7 babies given the name Cailon from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Cailon Mean?
Cailon has no established etymology. Its spelling is English-language, but it is not a traditional Irish or Scottish Gaelic form. It is sometimes linked to Caelan and Cailan, English spellings of Irish Caolán, a diminutive of caol, "slender" or "narrow." If that link were accepted, Cailon would mean "slender," but the resemblance alone does not establish a direct derivation, and the name's meaning remains uncertain.
Cailon Name History & Origins
Cailon is an English-language spelling used as a given name, but it is not a standard form in the Irish name tradition. The Irish name Caolán is formed from caol, "slender," and the diminutive suffix -án; its anglicized forms include Caelan and Cailan. Cailon's relationship to Caolán is therefore an association based on resemblance, not a documented line of descent.
How Popular is the Name Cailon?
Cailon has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 1995. Its best rank was #10,684 in 1995.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #10,684 | 7 | 0.0004% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Cailon Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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