Baylei
Every Baylei since 1996 — 475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Baylei
Baylei is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,459 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 475 American babies have been named Baylei. Its peak came in 2012, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Baylei stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Baylei year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,459 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,733 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,082 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,521 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,672 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,045 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,798 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,159 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,943 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,949 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,001 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,119 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,673 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,137 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,084 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,635 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,562 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,119 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,438 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,016 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,407 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,125 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,260 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,362 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,796 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,737 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Baylei in 2025?
Baylei ranked #13,459 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Baylei?
475 babies have been named Baylei in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Baylei most popular?
Baylei peaked in 2012, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Baylei a boy or girl name?
Baylei is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Baylei rising or falling?
Baylei is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.