Galilee
Every Galilee since 2001 — 648 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Galilee
Galilee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,735 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 648 American babies have been named Galilee. Its peak came in 2023, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Galilee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Galilee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,735 |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,027 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,771 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,335 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,900 |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,516 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,412 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,265 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,125 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,544 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,351 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,578 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,895 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,962 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,414 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,031 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,842 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,260 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,752 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,859 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,886 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,264 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,311 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Galilee in 2025?
Galilee ranked #3,735 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Galilee?
648 babies have been named Galilee in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Galilee most popular?
Galilee peaked in 2023, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Galilee a boy or girl name?
Galilee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Galilee rising or falling?
Galilee is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.