Bailey
boy name#1358 in 2025Bailey entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #151 in 1997, ranks #1358 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1358
rank today
#151
peak (1997)
138
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #728 |
| 1890s | #619 |
| 1900s | #802 |
| 1910s | #1038 |
| 1920s | #1148 |
| 1930s | #1086 |
| 1940s | #1267 |
| 1950s | #1438 |
| 1960s | #1863 |
| 1970s | #2441 |
| 1980s | #1543 |
| 1990s | #590 |
| 2000s | #514 |
| 2010s | #1325 |
| 2020s | #1433 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bailey has been most popular in CA, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Bailey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bailey alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 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 #1358 among US boy names in 2025, with 138 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bailey most popular?
- Bailey peaked in 1997, reaching #151 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bailey with classmates?
- Bailey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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