Caleigh
Every Caleigh since 1984 — 5,768 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caleigh
Caleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,474 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 5,768 American babies have been named Caleigh. Its peak came in 1999, when 322 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 Caleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,474 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,697 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,422 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,825 |
| 2021 | 84 | #2,215 |
| 2020 | 88 | #2,083 |
| 2019 | 98 | #1,974 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1,981 |
| 2017 | 113 | #1,824 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1,551 |
| 2015 | 194 | #1,259 |
| 2014 | 178 | #1,329 |
| 2013 | 143 | #1,530 |
| 2012 | 153 | #1,477 |
| 2011 | 216 | #1,135 |
| 2010 | 210 | #1,156 |
| 2009 | 289 | #925 |
| 2008 | 254 | #1,030 |
| 2007 | 257 | #1,027 |
| 2006 | 208 | #1,168 |
| 2005 | 239 | #1,019 |
| 2004 | 227 | #1,027 |
| 2003 | 232 | #999 |
| 2002 | 214 | #1,015 |
| 2001 | 237 | #936 |
| 2000 | 251 | #880 |
| 1995 | 107 | #1,485 |
| 1990 | 49 | #2,464 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,401 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caleigh in 2025?
Caleigh ranked #3,474 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caleigh?
5,768 babies have been named Caleigh in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caleigh most popular?
Caleigh peaked in 1999, when 322 newborns received the name.
Is Caleigh a boy or girl name?
Caleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caleigh rising or falling?
Caleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.