Boy · #12,106 in 2026

Gaelan

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

Current Rank

#12,106

Peak Rank

#3,704 (1988)

Total Babies

131

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2014

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#3704

Peak Rank

131

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gaelan

Gaelan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 13 Gaelans were born — ranking #3,704 that year. As of 2026, Gaelan ranks #12,106 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 131 Gaelans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gaelan

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

Galen
Galan
Gellin
Gillan
Gillen
Guillen
Gulan
Gallon
Golan
Golen
Gallen
Kaolin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaelan

What does the name Gaelan mean?

Gaelan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gaelan in 2026?

In 2026, Gaelan ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gaelan most popular?

Gaelan reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #3,704 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Gaelan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gaelan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gaelan include Deverick, Ja, Mayur. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gaelan

Gaelan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 131 births in the dataset. Gaelan's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #3,704. Use the chart and map above to compare Gaelan'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.