Bayley
Every Bayley since 1982 — 2,656 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bayley
Bayley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,469 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,656 American babies have been named Bayley — about 84% girls and 16% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 206 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 Bayley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bayley 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 | 31 | #4,469 | — | — |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,973 | — | — |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,500 | — | — |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,108 | — | — |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,462 | — | — |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,094 | — | — |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,934 | — | — |
| 2017 | 76 | #2,387 | — | — |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,978 | — | — |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,711 | — | — |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,438 | 5 | #12,310 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,717 | — | — |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,053 | — | — |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,613 | — | — |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,524 | 9 | #8,217 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,005 | 5 | #12,701 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,633 | 9 | #8,389 |
| 2007 | 78 | #2,421 | 12 | #6,667 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,854 | 10 | #7,485 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,322 | 14 | #5,598 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,856 | 18 | #4,621 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,775 | 22 | #3,846 |
| 2002 | 72 | #2,270 | 23 | #3,677 |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,100 | 21 | #3,853 |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,588 | 37 | #2,532 |
| 1995 | 100 | #1,531 | 29 | #2,560 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,881 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,508 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bayley in 2025?
Bayley ranked #4,469 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bayley?
2,656 babies have been named Bayley in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bayley most popular?
Bayley peaked in 1997, when 206 newborns received the name.
Is Bayley a boy or girl name?
Bayley is used for both: about 84% of babies named Bayley have been girls and 16% boys.
Is the name Bayley rising or falling?
Bayley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.