Haleigh
Every Haleigh since 1978 — 14,293 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Haleigh
Haleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,391 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 14,293 American babies have been named Haleigh. Its peak came in 2000, when 789 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Haleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Haleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,391 | — | — |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,236 | — | — |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,116 | — | — |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,240 | — | — |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,047 | — | — |
| 2020 | 80 | #2,246 | — | — |
| 2019 | 133 | #1,599 | — | — |
| 2018 | 131 | #1,626 | — | — |
| 2017 | 128 | #1,678 | — | — |
| 2016 | 172 | #1,368 | — | — |
| 2015 | 201 | #1,230 | — | — |
| 2014 | 249 | #1,043 | — | — |
| 2013 | 273 | #930 | — | — |
| 2012 | 276 | #929 | — | — |
| 2011 | 350 | #779 | — | — |
| 2010 | 463 | #634 | — | — |
| 2009 | 515 | #587 | — | — |
| 2008 | 413 | #721 | — | — |
| 2007 | 480 | #621 | — | — |
| 2006 | 479 | #610 | — | — |
| 2005 | 562 | #520 | — | — |
| 2004 | 598 | #492 | 9 | #7,757 |
| 2003 | 771 | #394 | — | — |
| 2002 | 691 | #421 | — | — |
| 2001 | 739 | #395 | — | — |
| 2000 | 789 | #372 | — | — |
| 1995 | 552 | #459 | — | — |
| 1990 | 195 | #963 | — | — |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,818 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Haleigh in 2025?
Haleigh ranked #4,391 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Haleigh?
14,293 babies have been named Haleigh in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Haleigh most popular?
Haleigh peaked in 2000, when 789 newborns received the name.
Is Haleigh a boy or girl name?
Haleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Haleigh rising or falling?
Haleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.