Karlei
Every Karlei since 1991 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karlei
Karlei is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1991, 302 American babies have been named Karlei. Its peak came in 2015, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Karlei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karlei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,088 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,571 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,630 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,197 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,076 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,247 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,621 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,196 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,571 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,856 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,571 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,883 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,769 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,511 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,072 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,573 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,227 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,011 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,354 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,442 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,021 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,740 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,721 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,298 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karlei in 2025?
Karlei did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Karlei?
302 babies have been named Karlei in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karlei most popular?
Karlei peaked in 2015, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Karlei a boy or girl name?
Karlei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karlei rising or falling?
Karlei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.