Kayley
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
Every Kayley since 1977 — 8,586 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayley
Kayley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,429 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 8,586 American babies have been named Kayley. Its peak came in 1999, when 461 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 Kayley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,429 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,256 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,998 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2,517 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,738 |
| 2020 | 80 | #2,248 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,667 |
| 2018 | 97 | #2,020 |
| 2017 | 100 | #1,984 |
| 2016 | 125 | #1,710 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1,630 |
| 2014 | 143 | #1,530 |
| 2013 | 181 | #1,298 |
| 2012 | 218 | #1,129 |
| 2011 | 211 | #1,161 |
| 2010 | 231 | #1,080 |
| 2009 | 288 | #929 |
| 2008 | 349 | #821 |
| 2007 | 338 | #841 |
| 2006 | 383 | #733 |
| 2005 | 438 | #638 |
| 2004 | 411 | #669 |
| 2003 | 377 | #693 |
| 2002 | 332 | #734 |
| 2001 | 375 | #669 |
| 2000 | 388 | #645 |
| 1995 | 206 | #916 |
| 1990 | 142 | #1,202 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kayley mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kaylee.
How popular is the name Kayley in 2025?
Kayley ranked #3,429 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayley?
8,586 babies have been named Kayley in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayley most popular?
Kayley peaked in 1999, when 461 newborns received the name.
Is Kayley a boy or girl name?
Kayley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayley rising or falling?
Kayley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.