Baylee
Variant of Bailey, possibly influenced by Lee.
Every Baylee since 1980 — 22,403 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baylee
Baylee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,008 in 2025 with 248 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 22,403 American babies have been named Baylee. Its peak came in 1997, when 1,041 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 Baylee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baylee 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 | 248 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2024 | 251 | #1,014 | 8 | #9,099 |
| 2023 | 303 | #887 | — | — |
| 2022 | 317 | #877 | 5 | #12,591 |
| 2021 | 371 | #768 | 7 | #9,850 |
| 2020 | 349 | #780 | — | — |
| 2019 | 435 | #666 | 7 | #9,877 |
| 2018 | 539 | #572 | 8 | #8,927 |
| 2017 | 586 | #528 | 8 | #8,946 |
| 2016 | 633 | #492 | — | — |
| 2015 | 791 | #405 | 7 | #9,689 |
| 2014 | 901 | #362 | 11 | #7,124 |
| 2013 | 938 | #346 | 6 | #10,896 |
| 2012 | 931 | #338 | 12 | #6,671 |
| 2011 | 777 | #407 | 14 | #5,979 |
| 2010 | 802 | #402 | 13 | #6,392 |
| 2009 | 861 | #378 | 19 | #4,940 |
| 2008 | 772 | #417 | 11 | #7,244 |
| 2007 | 829 | #394 | 14 | #5,944 |
| 2006 | 670 | #470 | 18 | #4,878 |
| 2005 | 606 | #500 | 25 | #3,723 |
| 2004 | 591 | #498 | 31 | #3,166 |
| 2003 | 695 | #433 | 36 | #2,736 |
| 2002 | 717 | #406 | 35 | #2,693 |
| 2001 | 792 | #375 | 51 | #2,054 |
| 2000 | 905 | #340 | 49 | #2,052 |
| 1995 | 696 | #380 | 30 | #2,513 |
| 1990 | 88 | #1,670 | — | — |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,102 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,197 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baylee mean?
Variant of Bailey, possibly influenced by Lee.
How popular is the name Baylee in 2025?
Baylee ranked #1,008 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 248 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baylee?
22,403 babies have been named Baylee in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baylee most popular?
Baylee peaked in 1997, when 1,041 newborns received the name.
Is Baylee a boy or girl name?
Baylee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baylee rising or falling?
Baylee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.