Unisex nameCurrently #6,954 in the USFalling
Bay
//ˈbeɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20143 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bay's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bay |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 81 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Bay through the decades
- Bay peaked in 2014, when 81 babies were named Bay in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bay has fallen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bay currently ranks #6,954 in the US and is cooling off.