Kailee
Every Kailee since 1976 — 12,953 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailee
Kailee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,969 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 12,953 American babies have been named Kailee. Its peak came in 2003, when 584 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 Kailee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1,969 | — | — |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,935 | — | — |
| 2023 | 124 | #1,674 | — | — |
| 2022 | 141 | #1,528 | — | — |
| 2021 | 158 | #1,388 | — | — |
| 2020 | 168 | #1,312 | — | — |
| 2019 | 207 | #1,159 | 5 | #13,108 |
| 2018 | 246 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 2017 | 281 | #939 | — | — |
| 2016 | 304 | #912 | — | — |
| 2015 | 345 | #812 | — | — |
| 2014 | 319 | #864 | — | — |
| 2013 | 368 | #740 | — | — |
| 2012 | 377 | #738 | — | — |
| 2011 | 424 | #670 | — | — |
| 2010 | 439 | #664 | — | — |
| 2009 | 455 | #650 | — | — |
| 2008 | 490 | #631 | — | — |
| 2007 | 512 | #586 | — | — |
| 2006 | 496 | #589 | 9 | #8,383 |
| 2005 | 499 | #575 | — | — |
| 2004 | 537 | #529 | — | — |
| 2003 | 584 | #493 | — | — |
| 2002 | 534 | #514 | — | — |
| 2001 | 503 | #532 | 8 | #7,927 |
| 2000 | 536 | #504 | 6 | #9,696 |
| 1995 | 286 | #719 | — | — |
| 1990 | 153 | #1,134 | — | — |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,766 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,503 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailee in 2025?
Kailee ranked #1,969 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailee?
12,953 babies have been named Kailee in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailee most popular?
Kailee peaked in 2003, when 584 newborns received the name.
Is Kailee a boy or girl name?
Kailee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailee rising or falling?
Kailee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.