How Many People Are Named Kaleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Kaleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaleigh is a very rare female name, with only 15,986 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,643 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2001 with 729 births, but its trend shows a decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 16,190 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaleigh Through the Generations
Kaleigh, a name that reached its peak in 2001 with 729 births, has seen a steady decline in usage since then. With an estimated 15,986 living individuals named Kaleigh in the US, it's clear that the majority, around 70%, are under 30 years old, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name. The age distribution reveals 11,333 under-30s, 4,857 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, suggesting it's a name associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaleigh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaleigh
How Many People Have the Name Kaleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,986 people in the United States currently share the name Kaleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,643 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Kaleigh is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kaleigh Mean?
Kaleigh means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaleigh Most Popular?
The name Kaleigh reached peak popularity in 2001, with 729 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kaleigh?
Approximately 15,986 people named Kaleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,190. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,643 Americans.
Is Kaleigh a rare name?
Kaleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,643 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaleigh mean?
Kaleigh means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaleigh most popular?
Kaleigh peaked in 2001 with 729 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.