Bayley
boy nameBayley entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #1700 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
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rank today
#1700
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7905 |
| 1990s | #2644 |
| 2000s | #5892 |
| 2010s | #10124 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Bayley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bayley alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bayley in 2025?
- Bayley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Bayley most popular?
- Bayley peaked in 1998, reaching #1700 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bayley with classmates?
- Bayley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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