Declining since 2010, #255 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaylee since 1943
Babies named Kaylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 186 |
| 1980s | 3,496 |
| 1990s | 25,214 |
| 2000s | 56,432 |
| 2010s | 44,629 |
| 2020s | 10,385 |
Meaning & origin
Kaylee is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1943, but its real ascent began in the 1980s as part of the booming trend for names ending in 'lee' or 'ley.' By its peak year of 2009, Kaylee had become a top-20 girls' name, reflecting the era's preference for soft, melodic names with a contemporary feel. Since 2010, its usage has steadily declined, landing at rank 255 in 2025, with about 1 in 1,334 newborn girls receiving the name. Geographically, Kaylee has been most common in Rhode Island, Washington, D.C., and Delaware, suggesting a particular appeal in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Despite its downturn, Kaylee remains a familiar choice, often associated with a friendly, approachable character.
Kaylee originated in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1943. It combines the initial element 'Kay,' possibly from Katherine or Kay, with the fashionable suffix 'lee' (from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow'). The name rose steeply in popularity during the 1980s and peaked in 2009, influenced by the broader trend of -lee and -ley names for girls.
Where Kaylee 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.
“Kaylee” around the world
Where Kaylee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Lee, Kiki
Sibling names for Kaylee
Names that share Kaylee's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mackenzie, Ashlynn, Madalyn, Kailyn, Lexie, Ashlyn, Braelyn, Braelynn, Brookelyn, Carlee, Jaelynn, Janessa, Jaylee, Jaylynn, Jocelynn, Karli, Leeann, Madyson, Natalee, Shyann, Taleah, Amberlyn, Brookelynn, Janely, Jaslynn, Kacee, Keyli, Korie, Lainee, Leeanna, Makaila, Maycee, Michayla, Mikaylah, Raychel, Raylee, Rayleen, Rhyan, Shaelynn, Shanee, Shyanna, Taylee, Brenlee, Bryonna, Caleah, Cayli, Dalynn, Daylee, Jailee, Jaileen, Jailine, Jaydee, Jaynee, Jesly, Jesslynn, Joclyn, Joshlynn, Jozlyn, Jozlynn, Krislynn, Kylei, Raynee, Shaianne, Shailee, Shaleah, Shalee, Sharlee, Sheily, Sheyanne, Shiane, Shylee, Tylie, Alexcis, Allayna, Baylea, Briannah, Brieann, Briell, Brihana, Britini, Chaylee, Deserea, Haelynn, Jaidy, Jailey, Jamilee, Jannely, Jareli, Jaslyne, Jaycelyn, Jaylean, Jaylia, Jennalynn, Jeslynn, Juliauna, Kalynne, Kaybree, Keelee, Kilyn, Laelynn, Laylee, Lynlee, Madysin, Mayley, Melanny, Michaila, Myleen, Nashaly, Raylea, Raynie, Seidy, Shailynn, Yosselyn, Fayelynn, Jaelyne, Kylieann, Abygayle, Angellee, Chalee, Chealsey, Chelbie, Cheyan, Danaly, Delainee, Halynn, Jadalee, Jaselynn, Jaylea, Jayli, Jaylynne, Jaymarie, Jeily, Jessenya, Joelee, Johnay, Jozelynn, Kaelea, Kaleeya, Kalyse, Kayline, Kelsye, Kymberley, Laruen, Makaelyn, Makaylen, Mayelin, Mayerli, Maylea, Meyli, Mikhayla, Mykela, Nayleah, Saylee, Skyanne, Taryne, Taylormarie, Zaily
Brothers: Logan, Carter, Landon, Gavin, Wyatt, Kaden, Trenton, Brandyn, Darion, Jaydin, Zackary, Brayson, Daulton, Jaidon, Tayden, Taylon, Tryston, Zaidyn, Aydyn, Braydn, Braydyn, Brodee, Donivan, Donoven, Jaceon, Jaycion, Jaykob, Jayren, Makel, Tayson, Treven, Zakkary, Anthonee, Brandonlee, Dezmen, Jadden, Javeion, Jayco, Jaysun, Jayvyn, Jhayden, Kayd, Kaylob, Kaynen, Malikye, Nickolis, Treylon, Tyeler, Tyeson, Tymothy, Dracen, Jaishon, Cejay, Chaden, Donnavan, Jaecob, Jaryan, Jasten, Jourdon, Kaylib, Kayston, Makyle, Miken, Mykeal, Naythen, Trayven, Treydon, Zalyn
Names like Kaylee
Names whose popularity has moved with Kaylee's over the last 50 years.
