Gaelan Name Popularity and Statistics
Gaelan 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 Gaelan?
Gaelan is spelled G-A-E-L-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Gaelan Popularity in 2014
Rank#12,108
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,865 places to #12,108 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2001.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gaelan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1982 through 2014. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 2000 | Boys | 6 | #9,112 |
| 1999 | Boys | 6 | #8,704 |
| 1997 | Boys | 5 | #9,265 |
| 1996 | Boys | 8 | #6,496 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1994 | Boys | 7 | #6,968 |
| 1992 | Boys | 11 | #4,872 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1990 | Boys | 9 | #5,382 |
| 1989 | Boys | 8 | #5,615 |
| 1988 | Boys | 13 | #3,705 |
| 1987 | Boys | 5 | #6,951 |
| 1986 | Boys | 7 | #5,332 |
| 1985 | Boys | 12 | #3,599 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1982 | Boys | 6 | #5,619 |
When Was Gaelan 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.
1988 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #3,705
1985 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #3,599
1992 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #4,872
1990 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #5,382
Where Gaelan Ranked Highest in 1985
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,690 | 5 |