Caley
Caley is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Slender, narrow, or descendant of Caollaidhe.
Origin and history
Caley is an Anglicized name of Irish origin, derived either from the surname Mac Caollaidhe or as a phonetic variant of names like Kaylee and Caley. It carries the traditional root meaning of 'slender'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage as an alternative spelling during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,481 babies in the United States have been named Caley since 1880. It ranks #3547 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2061.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.8 %)
- TX (17.1 %)
- CO (14.5 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 476 |
| 1990-2000 | 867 |
| 2000-2010 | 799 |
| 2010-2019 | 253 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Fun facts
- Caley originates from the Gaelic root word 'caol', which translates to slender or narrow.
- It functions as both a traditional surname anglicization and a modern phonetic spelling variant of Kaylee.