Cailin
- Pronunciation
- [Cai-lin]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Girl
- Origin
- Irish
Cailin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,706 baby girls have been named Cailin. The name peaked in 2003 with 164 US births that year (rank #1274). In 2024, ranked #7637 nationally — 6,363 places below its 2003 peak.
Top States for Cailin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cailin births are: California (412), New York (232), Pennsylvania (159).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Cailin
If you like Cailin's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cailin's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Cailin
Variant Forms
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Compare Cailin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cailin against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).