Bayley
ba(y)-ley
US Popularity:11389
Origin:British
Meaning:Bailiff
Bayley is a gender-neutral given name and surname of English origin. It’s a variant spelling of Bailey, a surname deriving from the Middle English word baili, meaning “bailiff.” Once an occupational surname given to stewards and officials, Bailey first came into use as a given name in the US in the 19th century. It was initially mostly used for boys, but in the 1980s it became popular as a girl’s name. Bayley is a fresh, modern spelling of the name, probably inspired by Hayley.
Bayley Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Bayley is currently #11389 in U.S. births
Boy:Bayley is currently #30092 in U.S. births
Girl:Bayley is currently #11497 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#11497
in 2022
- 4178
from 2021
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