Cael Name Popularity and Statistics
Cael is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Cael?
Cael is spelled C-A-E-L. The name has 4 letters.
Cael Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,942
Recorded Births79
- Boys usage rose 403 places to #1,942 and recorded 19 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Cael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 79 | #1,942 |
| 2024 | Boys | 60 | #2,345 |
| 2023 | Boys | 42 | #2,952 |
| 2022 | Boys | 38 | #3,151 |
| 2021 | Boys | 44 | #2,819 |
| 2020 | Boys | 51 | #2,505 |
| 2019 | Boys | 57 | #2,364 |
| 2018 | Boys | 73 | #1,994 |
| 2017 | Boys | 69 | #2,032 |
| 2016 | Boys | 92 | #1,694 |
| 2015 | Boys | 145 | #1,247 |
| 2014 | Boys | 173 | #1,102 |
| 2013 | Boys | 182 | #1,052 |
| 2012 | Boys | 212 | #949 |
| 2011 | Boys | 272 | #805 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 252 | #840 |
| 2009 | Boys | 270 | #816 |
| 2008 | Boys | 263 | #832 |
| 2007 | Girls | 8 | #12,676 |
| 2007 | Boys | 214 | #925 |
| 2006 | Boys | 206 | #919 |
| 2005 | Boys | 215 | #854 |
| 2004 | Boys | 175 | #957 |
When Was Cael Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2011 · Boys
272 recorded births
National rank #805
2009 · Boys
270 recorded births
National rank #816
2008 · Boys
263 recorded births
National rank #832
2010 · Boys
252 recorded births
National rank #840
Where Cael Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #571 | 5 |
| MD | #702 | 6 |
| TX | #1,652 | 10 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |