Xylee
A unique invented name with no definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 39 living Americans carry the first name Xylee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xylee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xylee births was 2020 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xylee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xylee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
39
~ 1 in 8,788,573 Americans
Peak year
2020
8 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,367
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Xylee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xylee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 27 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xylee 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 Xylee 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 Xylee
The name Xylee is a relatively modern invention, having no known historical roots or etymological origins. It appears to be a unique combination of letters and sounds, likely created in recent times as a distinctive and unconventional name choice.
While the name itself does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, it may be inspired by the letter combination "xy," which is found in various scientific and mathematical contexts, often representing unknown or variable quantities. This could suggest an attempt to create a name with a modern, cutting-edge, or even futuristic vibe.
However, due to its novelty, there are no recorded instances of the name Xylee appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from any particular culture or time period. It is essentially a contemporary creation without a substantial historical footprint.
As a relatively new name, there are limited examples of notable individuals bearing it throughout history. However, a few instances can be found, primarily in recent decades:
1. Xylee Neff (born 1989) is an American model and social media influencer, known for her work with various fashion and lifestyle brands.
2. Xylee Barkley (born 1993) is a Canadian actress who has appeared in several television series and films, including "Supernatural" and "The Haunting Hour."
3. Xylee Torres (born 1997) is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter who has released several singles and an EP.
4. Xylee Vazquez (born 2001) is an American gymnast who has represented the United States in various international competitions.
5. Xylee Jameson (born 2005) is a British child actress who has appeared in several television shows and movies, including "The A Word" and "The Third Day."
It's worth noting that the name Xylee may continue to gain popularity in the coming years, potentially leading to more individuals bearing this unique moniker and potentially contributing to its historical significance over time.
People
Xylee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xylee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xylee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xylee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 39 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xylee 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 8,788,573 US residents.
Is Xylee a common name?
We classify Xylee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xylee most popular?
The single biggest year for Xylee was 2020, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xylee is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xylee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xylee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xylee 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.
Is Xylee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xylee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xylee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Xylee?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Xylee at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.