Girl · 718th of 35,406
Caylee
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
9,682
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2009
Peak Popularity Year
1,247
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Caylee stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪli/
Origin
American
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.
Meaning
Rejoice
Language Evolution
Kaylee, Kaili, Cayleigh
Historical Usage
Caylee gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend of unique and creative names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kaylee, Kylie, Cayleigh
Modern Popularity & Image
Caylee is perceived as a contemporary and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Caylee Anthony, Caylee Cowan
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,247 peak births in 2009
Geographic Spread
Popular across 43 US states, with strongest presence in Tennessee
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 44 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Caeleigh
Caeley
Caely
Cailee
Cailey
Cailie
Cailley
Caily
Caley
Caylei
Cayleigh
Cayley
Cayli
Caylie
Kaelee
Kaeleigh
Kaeley
Kaelie
Kaeliegh
Kaelly
Kaely
Kailey
Kailly
Kaily
Kaleigh
Kaley
Kayelee
Kayeleigh
Kaylee
Kaylei
Kayleigh
Kayley
Kayli
Kaylie
Kayliee
Kayliegh
Kaylii
Kayllie
Kayly
Keali
Kehley
Keilei
Keileigh
Keili
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 4 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |