Haley
girl name#861 in 2025Haley entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #28 in 2000, ranks #861 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1890–2025
#861
rank today
#28
peak (2000)
314
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1299 |
| 1900s | #1747 |
| 1910s | #2968 |
| 1920s | #3653 |
| 1930s | #3898 |
| 1940s | #4560 |
| 1950s | #5224 |
| 1960s | #1998 |
| 1970s | #938 |
| 1980s | #235 |
| 1990s | #48 |
| 2000s | #60 |
| 2010s | #277 |
| 2020s | #666 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Haley has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 157,000 people named Haley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Haley alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Haley in 2025?
- Haley ranks #861 among US girl names in 2025, with 314 babies given the name.
- When was the name Haley most popular?
- Haley peaked in 2000, reaching #28 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Haley with classmates?
- Haley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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