Unisex nameCurrently #3,960 in the USFalling
Bayley
//ˈbeɪli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19976 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bayley'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.
Bayley's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bayley |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 61 |
| 1995 | 129 |
| 1996 | 135 |
| 1997 | 206 |
| 1998 | 172 |
| 1999 | 159 |
| 2000 | 148 |
| 2001 | 100 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 74 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 90 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 37 |
Bayley through the decades
- Bayley peaked in 1997, when 206 babies were named Bayley in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bayley has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bayley currently ranks #3,960 in the US and is cooling off.