Caileigh
Every Caileigh since 1988 — 1,177 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caileigh
Caileigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,575 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,177 American babies have been named Caileigh. Its peak came in 2008, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caileigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caileigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,575 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,048 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,468 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,671 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,220 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,899 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,021 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,867 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,931 |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,795 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,396 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,793 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,676 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,597 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3,059 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2,984 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,096 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,861 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,610 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,011 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,415 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,573 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,046 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,089 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,853 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,464 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,505 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caileigh in 2025?
Caileigh ranked #9,575 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caileigh?
1,177 babies have been named Caileigh in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caileigh most popular?
Caileigh peaked in 2008, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Caileigh a boy or girl name?
Caileigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caileigh rising or falling?
Caileigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.