Cailee is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "cailleach," which means "old woman" or "hag." Despite its potentially unflattering connotation, Cailee has gained popularity as a girl's name in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling. The name is often associated with the Cailee Spray Foundation, an organization that supports victims of domestic violence, but there is no direct connection between the name and the foundation. Cailee is not particularly common, making it a distinctive choice for parents looking for something different from traditional names.
The statistics provided show the annual number of babies named Cailee born in the United States from 1986 to 2023. The name Cailee first appeared in the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name database in 1986, with a total of 7 births that year.
The popularity of the name Cailee rose steadily during the late 1980s and early 1990s, reaching its peak in 1993 with 37 births. This trend continued throughout the 1990s, with a total of 60 births in 1998 and 77 births in 1999.
However, the popularity of Cailee began to decline after the year 2000. There were still a significant number of babies named Cailee born each year until around 2012, with a total of 63 births in both 2014 and 2022.
Overall, between 1986 and 2023, there were a total of 1730 babies named Cailee born in the United States. While the name has not remained as popular as it once was, it is still a recognizable and well-used name in the U.S.