How Many People Are Named Kiley?
Complete statistics for the name Kiley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kiley is a very rare female name, with only 19,866 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 16,612 Americans. The majority, 70%, are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 20,207 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kiley Through the Generations
Kiley reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 1,097 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, the average age of someone named Kiley is 25, with 14,230 under 30 and 5,959 between 30 and 60. Only 18 individuals are over 60, highlighting how recent this name is in the naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kiley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kiley
How Many People Have the Name Kiley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,556 people in the United States currently share the name Kiley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 59,656 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Kiley a Common or Rare Name?
Kiley is classified as 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 Kiley Mean?
Kiley 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 Kiley in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Kiley Most Popular?
The name Kiley reached peak popularity in 2008, with 1,097 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 Kiley?
Approximately 5,556 people named Kiley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,556. That works out to roughly 1 in 59,656 Americans.
Is Kiley a rare name?
Kiley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 59,656 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kiley mean?
Kiley means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kiley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Kiley are male and 95% are female.
When was Kiley most popular?
Kiley peaked in 2008 with 1,097 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.