Bailey
girl name#208 in 2025Bailey entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #60 in 1998, ranks #208 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1916–2025
#208
rank today
#60
peak (1998)
1,446
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3919 |
| 1920s | #4426 |
| 1950s | #5952 |
| 1970s | #7287 |
| 1980s | #812 |
| 1990s | #127 |
| 2000s | #89 |
| 2010s | #109 |
| 2020s | #180 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bailey has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 110,000 people named Bailey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bailey alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bailey in 2025?
- Bailey ranks #208 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,446 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bailey most popular?
- Bailey peaked in 1998, reaching #60 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Bailey with classmates?
- Bailey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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