Cayley

Girl name

Cayley has been given to 1,213 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It peaked in 1998.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,213

Peak year

1998 (75 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1984

10-year trend

▼ -68%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cayley — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Hayleygirl

51,449 babies since 1960

Carleygirl

17,328 babies since 1912

Cayleegirl

9,769 babies since 1980

Kayleygirl

8,586 babies since 1977

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FAQ

How popular is the name Cayley?

Cayley has been given to 1,213 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cayley peak?

Cayley peaked in 1998, when 75 babies were given the name.

Is Cayley a girl or boy name?

Cayley is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cayley are girls).

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