Jailee
A feminine name derived from the word "jail", suggesting confinement or restriction.
Name Census estimates that about 762 living Americans carry the first name Jailee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jailee today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jailee births was 2021 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jailee. 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
762
~ 1 in 449,809 Americans
Peak year
2021
47 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,931
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jailee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jailee 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 351 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jailee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jailee 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 Jailee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jailees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jailee, while Alabama, New York, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jailee
The given name Jailee is a relatively modern coinage, with its roots likely stemming from a combination of the French name Jaelle and the English word "jailbird." The name Jaelle itself is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Joel, which means "Yahweh is God."
The earliest recorded usage of the name Jailee dates back to the late 20th century, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. It is possible that the name was initially created as a unique and unconventional name, blending elements of more traditional names with a modern twist.
Despite its recent origin, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jailee throughout history. One such person is Jailee Fusco, an American actress born in 1994, known for her roles in television shows like "The Sinner" and "Castle Rock."
Another notable figure with the name Jailee is Jailee Tewes, a Canadian volleyball player who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, representing her country.
Jailee Callier, an American singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California, gained recognition for her unique blend of soul, pop, and R&B music in the early 2000s.
Jailee Moss, an Australian artist and illustrator, has garnered attention for her whimsical and vibrant artworks, often featuring nature-inspired themes and intricate patterns.
Lastly, Jailee Crawford, a Canadian environmentalist and activist, has been involved in various campaigns and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and addressing climate change issues.
While the name Jailee is still relatively uncommon, its unique combination of sounds and potential meanings has led to its adoption by a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds and fields.
People
Jailee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jailee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jailee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jailee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 762 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jailee 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 449,809 US residents.
Is Jailee a common name?
We classify Jailee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 769 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jailee most popular?
The single biggest year for Jailee was 2021, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jailee is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jailee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jailee 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.