Declining since 2010, #2,194 for girls today.
Popularity of Caylee since 1980
Babies named Caylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 187 |
| 1990s | 1,084 |
| 2000s | 3,513 |
| 2010s | 4,111 |
| 2020s | 874 |
Meaning & origin
Caylee is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1980. It experienced considerable growth through the 1990s and early 2000s, reaching its highest rank of 2,194 in 2009. Since 2010, its popularity has been falling, reflecting broader trends away from creatively spelled variants of the Kaylee family. The name was most common in Colorado, Tennessee, and Illinois, according to recent data. Caylee is a largely phonetic creation, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Kaylee and Hailey. Its spelling with a 'C' distinguishes it from the more common 'K' variants, but it shares the same sound and general stylistic appeal. Today, Caylee remains in use but is much less common than its peak, placing it among the ranks of names that capture a specific era of American naming fashion.
Caylee is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1980. It is part of a family of names like Kaylee, Kailey, and Kayleigh that blend the popular phonetic element 'Kay' with the suffix 'lee' from Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' The spelling with a 'C' distinguishes it from the more common 'K' variants and gained visibility in the 2000s due to media attention.
Where Caylee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, Lee, Cay-Cay
Sibling names for Caylee
Names that share Caylee's style, for a brother or sister.
