Kaleigh
Every Kaleigh since 1980 — 16,250 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaleigh
Kaleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,973 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 16,250 American babies have been named Kaleigh. Its peak came in 2001, when 729 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 Kaleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaleigh 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 | 56 | #2,973 | — | — |
| 2024 | 62 | #2,758 | — | — |
| 2023 | 78 | #2,345 | — | — |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,375 | — | — |
| 2021 | 108 | #1,853 | — | — |
| 2020 | 122 | #1,683 | — | — |
| 2019 | 152 | #1,455 | — | — |
| 2018 | 171 | #1,328 | — | — |
| 2017 | 174 | #1,338 | — | — |
| 2016 | 183 | #1,309 | — | — |
| 2015 | 251 | #1,052 | — | — |
| 2014 | 303 | #896 | — | — |
| 2013 | 305 | #852 | — | — |
| 2012 | 337 | #796 | — | — |
| 2011 | 408 | #690 | — | — |
| 2010 | 503 | #584 | — | — |
| 2009 | 479 | #628 | — | — |
| 2008 | 534 | #578 | — | — |
| 2007 | 571 | #543 | — | — |
| 2006 | 636 | #489 | — | — |
| 2005 | 675 | #451 | — | — |
| 2004 | 641 | #463 | 6 | #10,660 |
| 2003 | 668 | #450 | — | — |
| 2002 | 670 | #434 | — | — |
| 2001 | 729 | #399 | — | — |
| 2000 | 683 | #415 | — | — |
| 1995 | 515 | #481 | — | — |
| 1990 | 448 | #530 | — | — |
| 1985 | 83 | #1,484 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,544 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaleigh in 2025?
Kaleigh ranked #2,973 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaleigh?
16,250 babies have been named Kaleigh in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaleigh most popular?
Kaleigh peaked in 2001, when 729 newborns received the name.
Is Kaleigh a boy or girl name?
Kaleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaleigh rising or falling?
Kaleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.