Cayli
Every Cayli since 1987 — 459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cayli
Cayli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,539 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 459 American babies have been named Cayli. Its peak came in 1999, when 27 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 Cayli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cayli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,539 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,404 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,459 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,297 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,883 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,614 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,119 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,063 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,082 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,059 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,207 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,226 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,394 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,508 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,534 |
| 2008 | 23 | #5,981 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,144 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,560 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,061 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,150 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,284 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,190 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,378 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,667 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,728 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,601 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cayli in 2025?
Cayli ranked #13,539 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cayli?
459 babies have been named Cayli in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cayli most popular?
Cayli peaked in 1999, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Cayli a boy or girl name?
Cayli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cayli rising or falling?
Cayli is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.