How Many People Are Named Baily?
Complete statistics for the name Baily: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Baily is a very rare female name, with only 1,789 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 184,416 Americans. The majority, 77%, are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Baily might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 1,816 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Baily Through the Generations
Baily saw its peak popularity in 1997 with 149 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Baily are around 25 years old, with 1,395 under 30 and 421 aged between 30 and 60. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's becoming less common among younger generations, yet still holds a place in the hearts of those who were born during its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Baily's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Baily
How Many People Have the Name Baily?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,974 people in the United States currently share the name Baily. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,907 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Baily a Common or Rare Name?
Baily is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Baily Mean?
Baily means "creative variant of Bailey" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Baily in SSA data, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.
When Was Baily Most Popular?
The name Baily reached peak popularity in 1997, with 149 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Baily?
Approximately 1,974 people named Baily live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,974. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,907 Americans.
Is Baily a rare name?
Baily is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,907 Americans has this name.
What does the name Baily mean?
Baily means "creative variant of Bailey" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Baily more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 23% of people named Baily are male and 77% are female.
When was Baily most popular?
Baily peaked in 1997 with 149 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.