Bayley
Meaningbailiff · English form of Bailey
- US rank
- #4,460
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,204 in 1997
31 babies were named Bayley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 7 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bayley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Bayley, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bayley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBayley first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,204. Today it's #4,460, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowBayley was 3.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,367 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- MeaningBayley is an English form of Bailey, which means “bailiff”.
About the name Bayley
Bayley is a girl name of Old English origin meaning “bailiff”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Bayley for girls from 1982 to 2025, in 43 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,204 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,460, with 31 babies.
Origin:Old English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.8 | 147,874 girls |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,602 girls |
| 2000s | 37 | 26,896 girls |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,176 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 54,945 girls |
Other spellings of Bayley
More Old English girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Ivy · ivy plant
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Audrey · noble strength
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Hadley · heather meadow
- Girl name: Summer · summer
Questions about the name Bayley
What does the name Bayley mean?
Bayley means “bailiff” in English, as a form of Bailey.
What is the origin of the name Bayley?
Bayley has Old English roots in our records. Other Old English names include Evelyn, Hazel, Ivy.
Is Bayley a boy or girl name?
Bayley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Bayley?
Bayley ranked #4,460 for US girls in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,204).