Hayleigh
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley.
Every Hayleigh since 1986 — 5,527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hayleigh
Hayleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,803 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 5,527 American babies have been named Hayleigh. Its peak came in 2010, when 323 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 Hayleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hayleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,803 |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,605 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,244 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,241 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,599 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,608 |
| 2019 | 81 | #2,256 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1,986 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1,921 |
| 2016 | 125 | #1,706 |
| 2015 | 184 | #1,303 |
| 2014 | 181 | #1,310 |
| 2013 | 236 | #1,051 |
| 2012 | 253 | #1,003 |
| 2011 | 317 | #833 |
| 2010 | 323 | #832 |
| 2009 | 320 | #868 |
| 2008 | 256 | #1,023 |
| 2007 | 274 | #981 |
| 2006 | 251 | #1,020 |
| 2005 | 252 | #972 |
| 2004 | 226 | #1,030 |
| 2003 | 250 | #941 |
| 2002 | 212 | #1,026 |
| 2001 | 222 | #971 |
| 2000 | 198 | #1,049 |
| 1995 | 99 | #1,543 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayleigh mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Hayley.
How popular is the name Hayleigh in 2025?
Hayleigh ranked #4,803 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hayleigh?
5,527 babies have been named Hayleigh in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hayleigh most popular?
Hayleigh peaked in 2010, when 323 newborns received the name.
Is Hayleigh a boy or girl name?
Hayleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hayleigh rising or falling?
Hayleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.