Cayley
Every Cayley since 1984 — 1,213 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayley
Cayley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,169 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 1,213 American babies have been named Cayley. Its peak came in 1998, when 75 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 Cayley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,169 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,747 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,403 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,413 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,329 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,705 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,248 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,472 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,934 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,491 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,872 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,383 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,685 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,430 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,616 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,431 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,955 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,487 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,389 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,142 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,090 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,347 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,897 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,609 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,772 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,679 |
| 1995 | 66 | #2,055 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,178 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,916 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayley in 2025?
Cayley ranked #12,169 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayley?
1,213 babies have been named Cayley in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayley most popular?
Cayley peaked in 1998, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Cayley a boy or girl name?
Cayley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cayley rising or falling?
Cayley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.