Bailey
Peaked at #60 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Bailey has been recorded 84% of the time for girls and 16% of the time for boys.
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Bailey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#60
in 1998
Current rank
#182
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1916–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Bailey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #60 nationally with 5,199 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #104 (2014) to #182 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Bailey ranks #182 nationally for girls, with 1,644 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #182 | 1,644 |
| 2023 | #172 | 1,682 |
| 2022 | #182 | 1,648 |
| 2021 | #162 | 1,774 |
| 2020 | #172 | 1,667 |
| 2019 | #157 | 1,819 |
| 2018 | #133 | 2,180 |
| 2017 | #125 | 2,433 |
Bailey — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#151
in 1997
Current rank
#1266
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Bailey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1997, ranking #151 nationally with 2,296 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1308 (2014) to #1266 (2024) — a 3% improvement.
As of 2024, Bailey ranks #1266 nationally for boys, with 155 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,266 | 155 |
| 2023 | #1,273 | 151 |
| 2022 | #1,517 | 119 |
| 2021 | #1,497 | 119 |
| 2020 | #1,686 | 93 |
| 2019 | #1,451 | 120 |
| 2018 | #1,376 | 128 |
| 2017 | #1,265 | 144 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Bailey most popular?
Bailey was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #60 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Bailey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Bailey?
At least 130,947 babies have been recorded with the name Bailey in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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