NameCensus.

UK girl's name

Caylee

A feminine name of American origin, a variation of Caylee.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Caylee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Caylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.

This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2001 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Caylee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Caylee ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 girls were registered as Caylee.
  • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4684

2014

Births in 2014

4

Latest year

Peak year

2010

6 births

Estimated living

35

2026

Meaning

What does Caylee mean?

The given name Caylee is a relatively modern invention, with its origins traced back to the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variation of the more traditional names Kaylee or Caley, both of which have roots in the English language.

Caylee is thought to have been derived from the Old English word "cælic," which means "chalice" or "cup." This connection to a sacred vessel used in religious ceremonies suggests that the name may have been initially favored by parents seeking a name with spiritual undertones.

While the name Caylee itself does not appear in any ancient texts or historical records, its close relatives, such as Kaylee and Caley, can be found in various literary works and records from the past few centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Caylee was Caylee Hammack, an American country music singer-songwriter born in 1993. Another notable figure is Caylee Cowan, an American actress born in 1998, known for her roles in various television series and films.

Caylee Anthony (2005-2008) was a tragic figure whose disappearance and subsequent death at the age of 2 garnered significant media attention in the United States. While her life was tragically cut short, her name became widely recognized as a result of the high-profile legal case surrounding her death.

Caylee Greider (born 2004) is an American actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "The Thundermans." Her career as a child actress has brought further recognition to the name Caylee.

Caylee King (born 1996) is an Australian singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as a contestant on the talent show "The Voice Australia" in 2014. Her musical career has helped to popularize the name in the Australian context.

It is worth noting that while the name Caylee has gained some traction in recent decades, it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. However, its unique sound and potential for spiritual or literary associations may continue to appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful moniker for their child.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Caylee over time

The chart below shows babies named Caylee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Caylee, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Caylee
02356200120072014

Decades

Caylee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caylee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4783 21 5
2000s #4441 14 4

Related

Names similar to Caylee

FAQ

Caylee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Caylee in the UK right now?

In 2014, Caylee was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Caylee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Caylee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Caylee?

A feminine name of American origin, a variation of Caylee.

How many people are called Caylee in the UK?

A total of 35 babies have been registered as Caylee across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.