Cayleigh
Every Cayleigh since 1986 — 2,297 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayleigh
Cayleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,900 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 2,297 American babies have been named Cayleigh. Its peak came in 2009, when 162 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 Cayleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,900 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,690 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,027 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,984 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,788 |
| 2020 | 74 | #2,378 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,968 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,788 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,698 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,946 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,388 |
| 2014 | 103 | #1,943 |
| 2013 | 131 | #1,635 |
| 2012 | 115 | #1,783 |
| 2011 | 135 | #1,604 |
| 2010 | 142 | #1,562 |
| 2009 | 162 | #1,441 |
| 2008 | 94 | #2,137 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,490 |
| 2006 | 71 | #2,561 |
| 2005 | 82 | #2,228 |
| 2004 | 74 | #2,329 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,091 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,791 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,969 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,909 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,052 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,598 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayleigh in 2025?
Cayleigh ranked #4,900 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayleigh?
2,297 babies have been named Cayleigh in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayleigh most popular?
Cayleigh peaked in 2009, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Cayleigh a boy or girl name?
Cayleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cayleigh rising or falling?
Cayleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.