Kalee
Kalee is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Slender or crown of laurel (as a variant of Kaylee/Chaeli/Katherine).
Origin and history
Kalee is a modern American name variant, most commonly created as an alternate spelling of Kaylee or Callie. It gained modest popularity in the late 20th century along with the rise of sound-alike names blending 'Kay' and 'Lee'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,883 babies in the United States have been named Kalee since 1880. It ranks #2833 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2018.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.8 %)
- CA (11.2 %)
- FL (8 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 633 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,609 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,059 |
| 2010-2019 | 368 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Fun facts
- Kalee emerged alongside modern spelling variations such as Kaylee, Cailey, and Kaley during the late 20th century.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage around the late 1990s and early 2000s before gradually declining.