Caylee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Caylee is a modern American name that combines elements from Kay and Lee. It carries the meaning of 'rejoice' and has evolved through various forms. The name gained popularity in the 2000s and is associated with uniqueness and creativity. There is no biblical relevance linked to the name, and it has variants like Kaylee and Cayleigh.

The name Caylee is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caylee has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Caylee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2452nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 718th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1052nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Caylee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caylee"

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Pronunciation

/ˈkeɪli/

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Origin

American

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Etymology

Caylee is a modern name that is often regarded as a combination of the names Kay and Lee. Its usage has been influenced by the trend of creating unique names by blending or altering existing ones.

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Meaning

Rejoice

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Language Evolution

Kaylee, Kaili, Cayleigh

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Historical Usage

Caylee gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of unique and creative names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Kaylee, Kylie, Cayleigh

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Modern Popularity & Image

Caylee is perceived as a contemporary and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Caylee Anthony, Caylee Cowan

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caylee"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Caylee"

"Caylee" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2452nd of 27321 755
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 718th of 35406 5,910
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1052nd of 30306 3,012

Regional Popularity of "Caylee" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Caylee" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
52.48%
1934th/3685
93.65%
4191st/4475
41.62%
2162nd/5194
47.59%
3006th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
15.47%
709th/4582
17.72%
915th/5164
8.18%
598th/7313
13.29%
992nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
27.13%
1081st/3984
25.83%
1159th/4487
12.64%
862nd/6822
21.72%
1363rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Caylee"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Caylee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.