How Many People Are Named Baleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Baleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Baleigh is a very rare name, with only 1,870 people living in the U.S. That's 1 in 176,512. It peaked in 1999 with 98 births, and most bearers are young, under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, personal power, and material success. People connected to this number tend to be natural leaders with a strong drive toward achievement and financial abundance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,889 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: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Baleigh Through the Generations
Baleigh has a unique story, with just 1,870 people living in the U.S., compared to 1,889 total births, showing a decline in recent years. The peak year was 1999, with 98 births, indicating a surge in popularity during the late '90s. Today, the majority, 86%, of Baleighs are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the small number of older bearers, suggesting a generational shift. The significant drop from 1,889 births to 1,870 living individuals highlights a declining trend, possibly due to lower birth rates in more recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Baleigh's English roots
📄 About the Name Baleigh
How Many People Have the Name Baleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,870 people in the United States currently share the name Baleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 176,512 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Baleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Baleigh 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 Baleigh Mean?
Baleigh means "A modern respelling of Bailey, generally meaning meadow clearing or bailiff." and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Baleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Baleigh Most Popular?
The name Baleigh reached peak popularity in 1999, with 98 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 Baleigh?
Approximately 1,870 people named Baleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,889. That works out to roughly 1 in 176,512 Americans.
Is Baleigh a rare name?
Baleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 176,512 Americans has this name.
What does the name Baleigh mean?
Baleigh means "A modern respelling of Bailey, generally meaning meadow clearing or bailiff." and comes from English origins.
Is Baleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Baleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Baleigh most popular?
Baleigh peaked in 1999 with 98 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.