Baleigh
Every Baleigh since 1988 — 1,901 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baleigh
Baleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,439 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,901 American babies have been named Baleigh. Its peak came in 1999, when 98 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 Baleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,439 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,653 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,980 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,498 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,421 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,932 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,455 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,442 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,907 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,241 |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,663 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,929 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,806 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,425 |
| 2011 | 54 | #3,097 |
| 2010 | 74 | #2,495 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,570 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,723 |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,435 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,853 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,483 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,714 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,415 |
| 2002 | 86 | #2,019 |
| 2001 | 93 | #1,873 |
| 2000 | 84 | #1,987 |
| 1995 | 67 | #2,030 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,157 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baleigh in 2025?
Baleigh ranked #8,439 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baleigh?
1,901 babies have been named Baleigh in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baleigh most popular?
Baleigh peaked in 1999, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Baleigh a boy or girl name?
Baleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baleigh rising or falling?
Baleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.