Total births
1,251
Girls' name · since 1974
Caeli
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 1,251 babies named Caeli, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1668
- among girls today
- 1,251
- born since 1974
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Caeli is the #1668 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,251 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caeli has been recorded 1,251 times among girls since 1974, currently ranked #1668 nationally and more common than 91% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #1668 among girls today
- 1,251 born since 1974
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Caeli is currently the #1668 girls' name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 1,251 born since 1974, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1668
- among girls today
- 1,251
- born since 1974
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Caeli vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1668
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Caeli was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
148 babies were named Caeli in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Caeli compares
1,251 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Caeli's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Caeli | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,251 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 148 | 48 | 19,840 |
Caeli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Caeli's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 148, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Caeli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,668
Active since
1974
Caeli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 148
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Caeli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Caeli's strongest decade.
551 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Caeli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s 106
1990s
106 births
- 2000s 215
2000s
215 births
- 2010s
2010s
345 births
- 2020s
2020s
551 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 551 births (44% of all-time use).
How Caeli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Caeli's total volume
Caeli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Caeli by state
Where Caeli concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 169 | 13.5% |
| #2 | California | | 135 | 10.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 24 | 1.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 20 | 1.6% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Caeli's total US births 13.5%
Even split
169 of 1,251 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Caeli appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caeli? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 1,251 babies named Caeli. Today it holds rank #1668 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 148 births.
When was Caeli most popular? ▼
Caeli was most popular in the 2020s decade with 551 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Caeli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Caeli are Texas (169 births), California (135 births), Florida (24 births).
How long has the name Caeli been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Caeli since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Caeli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caelyn, Caelan, Caelynn, Caela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caeli's data
- Texas records the most Caelis (169 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Caeli
Nearby Names Like Caeli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caeli
Caelyn Girl
#5883 2,421 births
Caelan Girl
665 births
Caelynn Girl
#5095 607 births
Caela Girl
462 births
Caelin Girl
#16058 430 births
Compare Caeli side by side: Caeli vs Caelyn Caeli vs Caelan Caeli vs Caelynn
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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, 1974–2025 (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. "Caeli: #1668 Girls' Name - 1,251 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caeli. 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 Caeli 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.