Bayleigh
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Bailey.
Every Bayleigh since 1989 — 5,190 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bayleigh
Bayleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,332 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 5,190 American babies have been named Bayleigh. Its peak came in 2012, when 272 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bayleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bayleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #2,332 |
| 2024 | 89 | #2,136 |
| 2023 | 89 | #2,143 |
| 2022 | 127 | #1,661 |
| 2021 | 163 | #1,357 |
| 2020 | 169 | #1,304 |
| 2019 | 187 | #1,247 |
| 2018 | 172 | #1,321 |
| 2017 | 195 | #1,231 |
| 2016 | 209 | #1,192 |
| 2015 | 246 | #1,068 |
| 2014 | 258 | #1,011 |
| 2013 | 253 | #989 |
| 2012 | 272 | #939 |
| 2011 | 229 | #1,076 |
| 2010 | 218 | #1,128 |
| 2009 | 199 | #1,243 |
| 2008 | 178 | #1,361 |
| 2007 | 176 | #1,375 |
| 2006 | 137 | #1,575 |
| 2005 | 129 | #1,578 |
| 2004 | 161 | #1,324 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,396 |
| 2002 | 149 | #1,309 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1,427 |
| 2000 | 158 | #1,241 |
| 1995 | 65 | #2,085 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,356 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bayleigh mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Bailey.
How popular is the name Bayleigh in 2025?
Bayleigh ranked #2,332 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bayleigh?
5,190 babies have been named Bayleigh in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bayleigh most popular?
Bayleigh peaked in 2012, when 272 newborns received the name.
Is Bayleigh a boy or girl name?
Bayleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bayleigh rising or falling?
Bayleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.