Hayley
Localities in England, from Old English hēg (“hay”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”).
Every Hayley since 1960 — 51,449 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hayley
Hayley is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,251 in 2025 with 179 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 51,449 American babies have been named Hayley. Its peak came in 1993, when 2,624 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 Hayley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hayley 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 | 179 | #1,251 | — | — |
| 2024 | 232 | #1,071 | — | — |
| 2023 | 266 | #971 | — | — |
| 2022 | 338 | #829 | — | — |
| 2021 | 409 | #704 | — | — |
| 2020 | 423 | #674 | — | — |
| 2019 | 415 | #697 | — | — |
| 2018 | 472 | #632 | — | — |
| 2017 | 496 | #612 | — | — |
| 2016 | 479 | #623 | — | — |
| 2015 | 566 | #548 | — | — |
| 2014 | 598 | #517 | — | — |
| 2013 | 546 | #544 | — | — |
| 2012 | 678 | #459 | — | — |
| 2011 | 728 | #431 | — | — |
| 2010 | 723 | #430 | — | — |
| 2009 | 756 | #423 | — | — |
| 2008 | 851 | #381 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,110 | #306 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,077 | #305 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,234 | #265 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,297 | #247 | 13 | #5,928 |
| 2003 | 1,867 | #174 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,670 | #192 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,787 | #183 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2,300 | #149 | 5 | #11,018 |
| 1995 | 2,359 | #135 | 5 | #9,373 |
| 1990 | 1,053 | #267 | — | — |
| 1985 | 664 | #357 | — | — |
| 1980 | 229 | #728 | — | — |
| 1975 | 98 | #1,180 | — | — |
| 1970 | 82 | #1,310 | — | — |
| 1965 | 71 | #1,280 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,577 | — | — |
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Famous people named Hayley
- Hayley Mills Actor · b. 1946
- Hayley Atwell Actor · b. 1982
- Hayley Westenra Singer · b. 1987
- Hayley Wickenheiser Athlete · b. 1978
- Hayley Kiyoko Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayley mean?
Localities in England, from Old English hēg (“hay”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”).
How popular is the name Hayley in 2025?
Hayley ranked #1,251 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 179 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hayley?
51,449 babies have been named Hayley in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hayley most popular?
Hayley peaked in 1993, when 2,624 newborns received the name.
Is Hayley a boy or girl name?
Hayley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hayley rising or falling?
Hayley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hayley?
Well-known people named Hayley include Hayley Mills (actor), Hayley Atwell (actor), Hayley Westenra (singer).