Daylee
Of English origin, meaning "daily" or "something occurring every day".
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Daylee. It is a predominantly female name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Daylee today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daylee births was 2006 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daylee. 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
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
2006
27 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,449
Tracked since 1992
Gender
Gender distribution for Daylee
Daylee leans heavily female at 98.7% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Daylee as a male name
- Ranked #10,977 in 2006
- 6 male births in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (6 births)
Daylee as a female name
- Ranked #10,449 in 2024
- 9 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (27 births)
Popularity
Daylee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daylee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 185 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daylee 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 Daylee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daylees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daylee
The name Daylee originates from the Ancient Greek language and dates back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "dalea," which means "to kindle" or "to ignite." The name was often given to children born during the summer months, symbolizing the warmth and light of the sun.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daylee can be found in Herodotus' "Histories," where he mentions a Spartan warrior named Daylee who fought valiantly in the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. This historical reference suggests that the name was in use among the ancient Greek city-states.
In the 3rd century AD, a Christian martyr named Daylee was recorded in the early church records of the Roman Empire. She was known for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution, which earned her a place in the annals of early Christian history.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Daylee was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Constantinople in the 6th century AD. She is credited with contributing to the preservation of ancient Greek knowledge and literature during a time of significant cultural transition.
In the Middle Ages, a French noblewoman named Daylee de Montfort was a prominent figure in the 12th century. She played a significant role in the administration of her family's estates and was known for her strong leadership and diplomatic skills.
Another notable figure was Daylee Karitskaya, a Russian painter and artist who lived in the 19th century (1820-1892). She was celebrated for her vibrant and expressive paintings, which captured the beauty of the Russian countryside and its people.
Throughout history, the name Daylee has been associated with qualities such as warmth, radiance, and strength. Its origins in the ancient Greek language and its use in various cultural contexts have contributed to its enduring legacy as a name with deep historical significance.
People
Daylee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daylee 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
Daylee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daylee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daylee 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 766,788 US residents.
Is Daylee a common name?
We classify Daylee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 453 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daylee most popular?
The single biggest year for Daylee was 2006, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daylee is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Daylee a female name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Daylee 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.