Declining since 2008.
Popularity of Calee since 1977
Babies named Calee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 159 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 227 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Calee is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, likely as a respelling of the more common Kaylee. It never broke into the top 1,000 most popular names, but reached its peak usage in 2008, after which its popularity began a steady decline. The name Calee is a phonetic variant that follows the trend of creating unique spellings of familiar-sounding names. Though it has not been concentrated in any particular state, its style aligns with other -lee and -ey endings popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Calee remains a relatively uncommon choice, given on average to fewer than 1 in 10,000 girls in recent years.
Calee is a modern variant of the name Kaylee, which emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. Kaylee itself is often considered a combination of Kay and Lee, though some sources suggest it may be an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Caollaidhe, meaning 'slender'. The spelling Calee first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, with a peak in popularity around 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Lee
Sibling names for Calee
Names that share Calee's style, for a brother or sister.
