UK boy's name
Caylon
An English name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Celtic roots.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caylon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Caylon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Caylon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Caylon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caylon ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Caylon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caylon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Caylon mean?
The name Caylon originates from the ancient Celtic language and culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. Its roots can be traced to the Proto-Celtic word "caillio," which means "strong" or "warrior." The name was prevalent among the Celtic tribes that inhabited modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England and Wales.
One of the earliest known references to the name Caylon can be found in the ancient Irish epic, the Táin Bó Cúailnge, which tells the story of the cattle raid of Cooley. In this epic, Caylon is mentioned as a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Cú Chulainn.
During the medieval period, the name Caylon gained popularity among the Gaelic nobility and warrior classes. Several notable figures bore this name, including Caylon of Argyll (1210-1285), a Scottish nobleman and military commander who played a crucial role in the Wars of Scottish Independence.
In the 16th century, Caylon MacCarthy (1520-1588) was a renowned Irish chieftain and warrior who led the resistance against the English conquest of Munster. His bravery and leadership earned him a place in Irish folklore and history.
Another prominent figure with the name Caylon was Caylon O'Loughlin (1670-1738), an Irish poet and satirist renowned for his works that critiqued the English rule in Ireland during the 17th and 18th centuries.
In the 20th century, Caylon Brinn (1900-1975) was a celebrated Irish artist and sculptor whose works captured the essence of Celtic mythology and culture. His sculptures can be found in various museums and galleries across Ireland and beyond.
While the name Caylon has diminished in popularity over the centuries, it remains a symbol of strength, courage, and resilience, rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Celts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Caylon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caylon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Caylon
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Caylon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caylon in the UK right now?
In 2005, Caylon was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Caylon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Caylon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caylon?
An English name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Celtic roots.
How many people are called Caylon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Caylon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.