Cailey
Every Cailey since 1984 — 3,857 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cailey
Cailey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,895 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 3,857 American babies have been named Cailey. Its peak came in 1999, when 198 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Cailey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cailey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,895 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,328 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,128 |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,498 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,035 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,696 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,098 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,513 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,697 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,226 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,626 |
| 2014 | 88 | #2,155 |
| 2013 | 103 | #1,930 |
| 2012 | 119 | #1,737 |
| 2011 | 91 | #2,104 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1,505 |
| 2009 | 139 | #1,614 |
| 2008 | 123 | #1,787 |
| 2007 | 149 | #1,539 |
| 2006 | 154 | #1,451 |
| 2005 | 182 | #1,245 |
| 2004 | 187 | #1,196 |
| 2003 | 176 | #1,209 |
| 2002 | 151 | #1,298 |
| 2001 | 196 | #1,085 |
| 2000 | 191 | #1,081 |
| 1995 | 96 | #1,578 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,081 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,399 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cailey in 2025?
Cailey ranked #6,895 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cailey?
3,857 babies have been named Cailey in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cailey most popular?
Cailey peaked in 1999, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Cailey a boy or girl name?
Cailey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cailey rising or falling?
Cailey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.