Kaley
Every Kaley since 1967 — 13,707 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaley
Kaley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,866 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 13,707 American babies have been named Kaley. Its peak came in 2003, when 578 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 Kaley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaley 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 | 38 | #3,866 | — | — |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,706 | — | — |
| 2023 | 64 | #2,719 | — | — |
| 2022 | 77 | #2,396 | — | — |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,277 | — | — |
| 2020 | 93 | #2,013 | — | — |
| 2019 | 120 | #1,736 | — | — |
| 2018 | 134 | #1,603 | — | — |
| 2017 | 172 | #1,351 | — | — |
| 2016 | 182 | #1,316 | — | — |
| 2015 | 200 | #1,235 | — | — |
| 2014 | 249 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 2013 | 242 | #1,030 | — | — |
| 2012 | 240 | #1,051 | — | — |
| 2011 | 228 | #1,082 | — | — |
| 2010 | 238 | #1,045 | — | — |
| 2009 | 253 | #1,028 | — | — |
| 2008 | 328 | #853 | — | — |
| 2007 | 413 | #709 | — | — |
| 2006 | 428 | #671 | — | — |
| 2005 | 513 | #559 | — | — |
| 2004 | 553 | #520 | — | — |
| 2003 | 578 | #495 | — | — |
| 2002 | 543 | #507 | — | — |
| 2001 | 508 | #528 | — | — |
| 2000 | 505 | #522 | — | — |
| 1995 | 479 | #512 | — | — |
| 1990 | 377 | #601 | — | — |
| 1985 | 183 | #876 | 5 | #7,069 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,718 | — | — |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,446 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kaley
- Kaley Cuoco Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaley in 2025?
Kaley ranked #3,866 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaley?
13,707 babies have been named Kaley in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaley most popular?
Kaley peaked in 2003, when 578 newborns received the name.
Is Kaley a boy or girl name?
Kaley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaley rising or falling?
Kaley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaley?
Well-known people named Kaley include Kaley Cuoco (actor).