Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Caellum

Name: Popularity of the name Caellum in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caellum, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#5,065 (2014)

Total Babies

178

5-Yr Trend

-42%

2008

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#5065

Peak Rank

178

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caellum

Caellum first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 18 Caellums were born — ranking #5,065 that year. As of 2026, Caellum ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-42%). In total, more than 178 Caellums have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Caellum

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caellum is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Coelom
Coelum
Caelum
Kellam
Kalem
Kelim
Killam
Cullum
Kaolin
Kilim
Kolam
Cullom

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caellum

What does the name Caellum mean?

Caellum is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caellum in 2026?

In 2026, Caellum ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Caellum most popular?

Caellum reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #5,065 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Caellum most popular?

Caellum has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caellum.

Is Caellum a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caellum is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Caellum?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caellum include Keene, Caven, Miroslav. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caellum

Caellum is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 178 births in the dataset. Caellum's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #5,065. Use the chart and map above to compare Caellum's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.