How Many People Are Named Kaylei?
Complete statistics for the name Kaylei: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaylei is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 157,269 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,098 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 128 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 2,118 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaylei Through the Generations
Kaylei, a modern American coinage, saw its peak in 2007 with 128 births. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a genuinely new generation name. With 1,973 under-30 and only 145 aged 30-60, it's clear that Kaylei is predominantly a young person's name, capturing the essence of contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaylei's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kaylei
How Many People Have the Name Kaylei?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,098 people in the United States currently share the name Kaylei. That works out to roughly 1 in every 157,269 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaylei a Common or Rare Name?
Kaylei 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 Kaylei Mean?
Kaylei means "creative variant of Kaylie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaylei in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kaylei Most Popular?
The name Kaylei reached peak popularity in 2007, with 128 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 Kaylei?
Approximately 2,098 people named Kaylei live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,118. That works out to roughly 1 in 157,269 Americans.
Is Kaylei a rare name?
Kaylei is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 157,269 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaylei mean?
Kaylei means "creative variant of Kaylie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kaylei more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kaylei are male and 100% are female.
When was Kaylei most popular?
Kaylei peaked in 2007 with 128 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.