How Many People Are Named Baley?
Complete statistics for the name Baley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Baley is a very rare modern name, likely a creative respelling of Bailey, and it's almost exclusively given to girls. Only about 429 people in the US carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 768,597 Americans are named Baley. It peaked in 1997 with 42 births, and 73% of all people named Baley are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 traditionally represents compassion, generosity, and a deep sense of humanitarianism. It's associated with people who are idealistic and driven to make the world a better place through selfless service.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 436 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Baley Through the Generations
Baley didn't appear on birth records until the mid-1990s, and it's clearly a product of that era's love for creative respellings. The name hit its high point in 1997 when 42 babies received it, a modest but notable peak for such an uncommon choice. Since then, it's been slowly declining, and today there are an estimated 429 people living with this name in the United States. The age breakdown tells a vivid story: 318 are under 30, 118 fall between 30 and 60, and absolutely zero are over 60. That means this isn't a name you'll find in any older generation. With an average age of just 26, people named Baley represent a genuinely youthful cohort. Globally, the name ranks #238,131, with about 1,121 bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in India. It's a name that belongs almost entirely to millennials and Gen Z, and its trajectory suggests it may continue to fade quietly from use.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Baley's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Baley
How Many People Have the Name Baley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,041 people in the United States currently share the name Baley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 318,395 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Baley a Common or Rare Name?
Baley 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 Baley Mean?
Baley means "Bailiff or berry clearing" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Baley in SSA data, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.
When Was Baley Most Popular?
The name Baley reached peak popularity in 1997, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Baley?
Approximately 1,041 people named Baley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,041. That works out to roughly 1 in 318,395 Americans.
Is Baley a rare name?
Baley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 318,395 Americans has this name.
What does the name Baley mean?
Baley means "Bailiff or berry clearing" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Baley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 23% of people named Baley are male and 77% are female.
When was Baley most popular?
Baley peaked in 1997 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.