Bayley
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Bayley
Bayley is a name with English origins, traditionally used as a surname derived from 'bailiff' or 'bailey' (referring to the outer wall of a castle). As a given name, it gained popularity in recent decades as part of the trend toward using surnames as first names. While historically more common for boys, Bayley has become increasingly popular for girls as well, following similar names like Bailey and Hailey. The spelling with 'y' gives it a slightly different look from the more common Bailey. Bayley has a friendly, approachable sound while maintaining a connection to English heritage. Its rise reflects contemporary naming trends favoring surnames and names ending with the 'lee' sound.
Bayley for girls#4469 US
Spelling this name with a y instead of the conventional way — Bailey — makes it a tad more feminine and also adds a touch of water. Baylee is another popular feminine alternative.
Pronounced BAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Bayley ranked #12308 in US births in 2014 SSA, peaked at #1701 in 1998.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,437 | 46 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,710 | 41 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,978 | 56 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,405 | 75 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,934 | 56 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,131 | 51 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,460 | 30 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,107 | 35 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #3,960 | 37 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,469 | 31 |
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