Baily
Every Baily since 1984 — 1,824 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baily
Baily is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,092 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 1,824 American babies have been named Baily — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 149 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Baily stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baily year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,092 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,652 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,126 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,147 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,058 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,347 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,603 | — | — |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,225 | — | — |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,852 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,011 | — | — |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,024 | — | — |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,493 | — | — |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,046 | — | — |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,928 | — | — |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,589 | — | — |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,365 | — | — |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,699 | — | — |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,655 | 7 | #9,969 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,254 | 6 | #11,069 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,743 | 11 | #6,959 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,321 | 9 | #7,691 |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,341 | 17 | #4,817 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,642 | 11 | #6,302 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,105 | 31 | #2,951 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,464 | 35 | #2,685 |
| 2000 | 75 | #2,145 | 53 | #1,944 |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,370 | 21 | #3,201 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,722 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,506 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baily in 2025?
Baily ranked #11,092 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baily?
1,824 babies have been named Baily in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baily most popular?
Baily peaked in 1997, when 149 newborns received the name.
Is Baily a boy or girl name?
Baily is used for both: about 77% of babies named Baily have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Baily rising or falling?
Baily is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.