Caley
Every Caley since 1928 — 2,632 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caley
Caley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,124 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1928, 2,632 American babies have been named Caley — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 109 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 Caley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,124 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,722 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,764 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,686 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,057 | — | — |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,816 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,574 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,369 | — | — |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,654 | — | — |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,692 | — | — |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,501 | — | — |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,176 | — | — |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,858 | — | — |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,929 | — | — |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,123 | — | — |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,954 | — | — |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,438 | — | — |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,489 | — | — |
| 2006 | 71 | #2,560 | — | — |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,030 | — | — |
| 2004 | 98 | #1,913 | — | — |
| 2003 | 105 | #1,787 | — | — |
| 2002 | 85 | #2,031 | — | — |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,101 | — | — |
| 2000 | 107 | #1,652 | — | — |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,885 | — | — |
| 1990 | 71 | #1,941 | — | — |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,139 | 14 | #3,239 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,520 | 14 | #3,115 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,105 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caley in 2025?
Caley ranked #11,124 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caley?
2,632 babies have been named Caley in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caley most popular?
Caley peaked in 1994, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Caley a boy or girl name?
Caley is used for both: about 94% of babies named Caley have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Caley rising or falling?
Caley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.