Hailey
Peaked at #19 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1922, Hailey has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Hailey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#19
in 2010
Current rank
#100
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1963–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, Hailey reached its peak popularity for girls in 2010, ranking #19 nationally with 7,025 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #51 (2014) to #100 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Hailey ranks #100 nationally for girls, with 2,620 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #100 | 2,620 |
| 2023 | #90 | 2,782 |
| 2022 | #80 | 3,002 |
| 2021 | #77 | 3,247 |
| 2020 | #81 | 3,155 |
| 2019 | #76 | 3,489 |
| 2018 | #79 | 3,474 |
| 2017 | #72 | 3,711 |
Hailey — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2662
in 2004
Last ranked
#11315
in 2023
Years tracked
29
1922–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1922, Hailey reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #2662 nationally with 40 babies given the name that year.
Hailey hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #11315.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #11,315 | 6 |
| 2020 | #12,731 | 5 |
| 2015 | #8,272 | 9 |
| 2013 | #8,348 | 9 |
| 2011 | #9,044 | 8 |
| 2010 | #12,931 | 5 |
| 2009 | #6,957 | 12 |
| 2008 | #10,253 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Hailey most popular?
Hailey was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #19 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hailey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hailey?
At least 179,122 babies have been recorded with the name Hailey in the US since 1922, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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