Bailey

Rank 182nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Bailey was 182nd most popular baby name for girls and 389th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,762 babies were named Bailey in the United States. The gender distribution for "Bailey" is 93.3% female and 6.8% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,908 babies in the United States were named Bailey. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Bailey is around 20 to 23 years old.

The name "Bailey" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Bailey is Bay.

Bailey Meaning & Origin

Bailey, originating from Old English, generally means "law enforcer" or "bailiff," but it can also refer to a defensive wall surrounding a castle, implying strength and protection.

The name Bailey is described as ambitious, light-hearted and adaptable.

Pronunciation

Bailey is pronounced bai-lee in English. The name Bailey has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Bailey

The name Bailey was originally a surname in the Middle Ages, used for someone who was a bailiff or an officer of the law.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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