Hailee
Every Hailee since 1979 — 16,490 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hailee
Hailee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,355 in 2025 with 163 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 16,490 American babies have been named Hailee. Its peak came in 2003, when 850 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Hailee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hailee 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 | 163 | #1,355 | — | — |
| 2024 | 180 | #1,285 | — | — |
| 2023 | 183 | #1,258 | — | — |
| 2022 | 222 | #1,115 | — | — |
| 2021 | 206 | #1,184 | — | — |
| 2020 | 220 | #1,112 | — | — |
| 2019 | 275 | #958 | — | — |
| 2018 | 309 | #876 | — | — |
| 2017 | 312 | #877 | — | — |
| 2016 | 293 | #937 | — | — |
| 2015 | 339 | #828 | — | — |
| 2014 | 365 | #766 | — | — |
| 2013 | 382 | #723 | — | — |
| 2012 | 422 | #670 | — | — |
| 2011 | 522 | #560 | — | — |
| 2010 | 572 | #521 | — | — |
| 2009 | 590 | #512 | — | — |
| 2008 | 691 | #458 | — | — |
| 2007 | 728 | #442 | — | — |
| 2006 | 689 | #458 | — | — |
| 2005 | 779 | #404 | — | — |
| 2004 | 790 | #393 | 6 | #10,431 |
| 2003 | 850 | #360 | — | — |
| 2002 | 801 | #369 | — | — |
| 2001 | 758 | #385 | — | — |
| 2000 | 751 | #384 | — | — |
| 1995 | 396 | #580 | — | — |
| 1990 | 111 | #1,430 | — | — |
| 1985 | 34 | #2,757 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,645 | — | — |
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Famous people named Hailee
- Hailee Steinfeld Actor · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hailee in 2025?
Hailee ranked #1,355 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 163 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hailee?
16,490 babies have been named Hailee in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hailee most popular?
Hailee peaked in 2003, when 850 newborns received the name.
Is Hailee a boy or girl name?
Hailee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hailee rising or falling?
Hailee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hailee?
Well-known people named Hailee include Hailee Steinfeld (actor).