Caellum
A masculine name derived from the Latin word "caelum" meaning "sky" or "heaven".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Caellum. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caellum today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caellum births was 2014 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caellum. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Caellum with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2014
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,586
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Caellum: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caellum from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 131 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caellum by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caellum during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caellums live
Origin
Meaning and history of Caellum
The given name Caellum is a relatively rare and unique name of uncertain origin, with no definitive roots in any particular language or culture. It is believed to be a modern invention, possibly derived from the Latin word "caelum," meaning "sky" or "heaven." However, there is no historical record of this name being used in ancient Roman texts or any other historical sources.
Despite its lack of a clear historical lineage, the name Caellum has gained some popularity in recent times, particularly among parents seeking unique and unconventional names for their children. While there are no famous historical figures bearing this name, a few notable individuals have adopted it in modern times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caellum is Caellum Kelley, an American artist and photographer born in 1986. Kelley's work primarily focuses on exploring themes of identity, gender, and sexuality through self-portraiture and mixed media. Their artistic endeavors have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.
Another individual named Caellum is Caellum Toner, a British musician and singer-songwriter born in 1992. Toner gained recognition for their unique blend of indie folk and alternative rock music, releasing several critically acclaimed albums and touring extensively throughout Europe and North America.
In the realm of literature, Caellum Novak is an American author and poet born in 1988. Novak's work explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, garnering acclaim for their poetic prose and introspective writing style. Their published works include several poetry collections and a novel.
Caellum Keating, born in 1995, is an Australian environmental activist and campaigner. Keating has been at the forefront of various climate change initiatives and has spoken at numerous international conferences and events, advocating for sustainable practices and raising awareness about the urgent need for environmental protection.
Lastly, Caellum Larsen, born in 1981, is a Norwegian software engineer and entrepreneur. Larsen is the co-founder of a successful technology startup that develops innovative software solutions for various industries. Their contributions to the tech industry have been widely recognized, and they are often invited as a speaker at technology conferences and events.
While the name Caellum lacks a deep historical lineage, its unique and distinctive quality has attracted individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds, each leaving their mark in their respective areas of expertise and passion.
People
Caellum + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caellum as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caellum: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caellum?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caellum going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Caellum a common name?
We classify Caellum as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caellum most popular?
The single biggest year for Caellum was 2014, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caellum is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Caellum in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caellum a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caellum in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Caellum still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caellum in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Caellum can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Caellum?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Caellum at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.