Kalee
Every Kalee since 1962 — 3,957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalee
Kalee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,391 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 3,957 American babies have been named Kalee. Its peak came in 1999, when 189 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 Kalee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalee 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 | 8 | #11,391 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,774 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,253 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,778 | — | — |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,818 | — | — |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,309 | — | — |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,833 | 6 | #11,444 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,388 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,165 | — | — |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,783 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,916 | — | — |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,686 | — | — |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,742 | — | — |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,556 | — | — |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,197 | — | — |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,921 | 5 | #13,269 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,628 | — | — |
| 2008 | 88 | #2,242 | 6 | #11,816 |
| 2007 | 95 | #2,123 | — | — |
| 2006 | 101 | #1,982 | 5 | #13,011 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1,884 | 6 | #10,777 |
| 2004 | 104 | #1,828 | 6 | #10,658 |
| 2003 | 113 | #1,695 | — | — |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,638 | 6 | #10,037 |
| 2001 | 130 | #1,453 | 5 | #11,468 |
| 2000 | 142 | #1,330 | — | — |
| 1995 | 153 | #1,146 | 6 | #8,331 |
| 1990 | 119 | #1,342 | 5 | #8,798 |
| 1985 | 82 | #1,501 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,722 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,979 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,582 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,962 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalee in 2025?
Kalee ranked #11,391 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalee?
3,957 babies have been named Kalee in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalee most popular?
Kalee peaked in 1999, when 189 newborns received the name.
Is Kalee a boy or girl name?
Kalee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalee rising or falling?
Kalee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.