Kael Name Popularity and Statistics
Kael 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 Kael?
Kael is spelled K-A-E-L. The name has 4 letters.
Kael Popularity in 2025
Rank#903
Recorded Births263
- Boys usage rose 569 places to #903 and recorded 140 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.
Kael Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 263 | #903 |
| 2024 | Boys | 123 | #1,472 |
| 2023 | Boys | 103 | #1,662 |
| 2022 | Boys | 63 | #2,269 |
| 2021 | Boys | 70 | #2,079 |
| 2020 | Boys | 72 | #1,977 |
| 2019 | Boys | 104 | #1,592 |
| 2018 | Boys | 123 | #1,418 |
| 2017 | Boys | 93 | #1,695 |
| 2016 | Boys | 118 | #1,456 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 131 | #1,340 |
| 2014 | Boys | 159 | #1,174 |
| 2013 | Boys | 156 | #1,155 |
| 2012 | Boys | 200 | #993 |
| 2011 | Boys | 199 | #983 |
| 2010 | Boys | 203 | #971 |
| 2009 | Boys | 251 | #850 |
| 2008 | Boys | 248 | #855 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 178 | #1,053 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 236 | #851 |
| 2005 | Boys | 163 | #1,032 |
When Was Kael 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.
2025 · Boys
263 recorded births
National rank #903
2009 · Boys
251 recorded births
National rank #850
2008 · Boys
248 recorded births
National rank #855
2006 · Boys
236 recorded births
National rank #851
Where Kael 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #590 | 5 |
| NJ | #607 | 11 |
| FL | #621 | 27 |
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| AZ | #634 | 10 |
| TX | #638 | 47 |
| NY | #639 | 23 |
| UT | #703 | 5 |