Hayley
Peaked at #120 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1960, Hayley has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Hayley — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#120
in 1996
Current rank
#1068
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1960–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Hayley reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #120 nationally with 2,577 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #516 (2014) to #1068 (2024) — a 52% drop.
As of 2024, Hayley ranks #1068 nationally for girls, with 232 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,068 | 232 |
| 2023 | #970 | 266 |
| 2022 | #832 | 337 |
| 2021 | #704 | 409 |
| 2020 | #674 | 424 |
| 2019 | #699 | 414 |
| 2018 | #632 | 472 |
| 2017 | #614 | 495 |
Hayley — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5928
in 2004
Last ranked
#5928
in 2004
Years tracked
7
1989–2004
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1989, Hayley reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #5928 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Hayley hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #5928.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #5,928 | 13 |
| 2000 | #11,017 | 5 |
| 1997 | #9,811 | 5 |
| 1995 | #9,372 | 5 |
| 1993 | #8,009 | 6 |
| 1992 | #7,814 | 6 |
| 1989 | #7,334 | 6 |
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 Hayley most popular?
Hayley was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #120 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Hayley becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Hayley?
At least 51,269 babies have been recorded with the name Hayley in the US since 1960, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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