Kaylee
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pure; Slim; Laurel
Background: The name Kaylee originates from a combination of the name Kay and the suffix -lee. Kay is derived from the Old French name 'Caius' or the modern name 'Kay,' which can mean 'pure' or 'slim.' The suffix -lee is often used in modern names to create a feminine touch.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#289
Total births
139,375
Most popular decade
2000s
(169,629 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-168 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1943
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1988
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #7,268
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 47
- Peak rank
- #2,376
- Most recent year
- 2015
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,642
Female
- First year
- 1943
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,691
- Peak year
- 2009
- Peak year births
- 7,219
- Peak rank
- #26
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,392
- Recent rank
- #220
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).