Dailee
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "dail", meaning "valley".
Name Census estimates that about 190 living Americans carry the first name Dailee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dailee today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dailee births was 2019 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dailee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
190
~ 1 in 1,803,970 Americans
Peak year
2019
15 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,029
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Dailee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dailee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 88 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dailee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dailee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dailee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dailee
The name Dailee is thought to have originated from the Old English word "dægeléaht," which means "day-light." This word was typically used to describe the first rays of the sun at dawn, signifying a new beginning or a fresh start. The name first appeared in Anglo-Saxon England during the 8th century, where it was given to children born around the time of the summer solstice.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dailee can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical document, a woman named Dailee is listed as a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dailee was not widely used, but it resurfaced in the 16th century during the English Renaissance. One notable figure from this time was Dailee Smythe, a poet and playwright born in 1542 in Stratford-upon-Avon. Her works often celebrated the beauty of nature and the changing seasons, reflecting the meaning of her name.
In the 17th century, Dailee Woodhouse (1590-1658) was a renowned English botanist and herbalist. She is known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to the study of botany.
Another historical figure with the name Dailee was Dailee Fairbanks (1781-1856), an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. She founded one of the earliest commercial banks in the United States and was a prominent supporter of various charitable causes.
During the 19th century, the name Dailee gained popularity in the United States. One noteworthy individual was Dailee Livingston (1845-1921), an American educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a significant role in establishing equal educational opportunities for women and promoting women's suffrage.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Dailee. While the name has deep roots in the English language and culture, it has been embraced by various societies across different time periods, each adding their own unique stories and associations to its rich history.
People
Dailee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dailee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dailee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dailee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 190 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dailee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,803,970 US residents.
Is Dailee a common name?
We classify Dailee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dailee most popular?
The single biggest year for Dailee was 2019, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dailee is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dailee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dailee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.