Total births
423
Girls' name · since 1996
Caeley
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 423 babies named Caeley, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 423
- total births
- 1996–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Caeley is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 423 have been recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caeley has been recorded 423 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2014.
- 423 total births
- 1996–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
423 girls have been named Caeley since 1996, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 423
- total births
- 1996–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Caeley was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
46 babies were named Caeley in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Caeley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Caeley's full recorded timeline at 2005, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2012, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Caeley at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Caeley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2014
- Peak year (2000)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Caeley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Caeley's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Caeley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
115 births
- 2000s
2000s
270 births
- 2010s 38
2010s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 270 births (64% of all-time use).
Caeley by state
Where Caeley concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Caeley's total US births 2.4%
Even split
10 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caeley? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 423 babies named Caeley. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 46 births.
When was Caeley most popular? ▼
Caeley was most popular in the 2000s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Caeley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caeley are California (10 births), Texas (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Caeley been used? ▼
Caeley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 19 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Caeley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caelyn, Caeli, Caelan, Caelynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caeley's data
- Caeley's decade-level peak was the 2000s (270 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Caeleys (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caeley
Nearby Names Like Caeley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caeley
Caelyn Girl
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Caeli Girl
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Caelan Girl
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Caelynn Girl
#5095 607 births
Caela Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caeley: Baby Name Since 1996 - 423 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caeley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caeley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.