How Many People Are Named Bayleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Bayleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bayleigh is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 65,129 Americans bearing it today. That's just 5,067 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2012 but has been slowly declining since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 5,111 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bayleigh Through the Generations
Bayleigh, a name that's become increasingly popular among younger generations, saw its peak in 2012 with 272 births. Today, most Bayleighs are under 30, with 4,836 under-30s compared to just 275 aged 30-60. This trend suggests it's a modern, newer-generation name that's slowly declining in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bayleigh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bayleigh
How Many People Have the Name Bayleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,067 people in the United States currently share the name Bayleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 65,129 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Bayleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Bayleigh 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 Bayleigh Mean?
Bayleigh means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bayleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Bayleigh Most Popular?
The name Bayleigh reached peak popularity in 2012, with 272 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 Bayleigh?
Approximately 5,067 people named Bayleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,111. That works out to roughly 1 in 65,129 Americans.
Is Bayleigh a rare name?
Bayleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 65,129 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bayleigh mean?
Bayleigh means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bayleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Bayleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Bayleigh most popular?
Bayleigh peaked in 2012 with 272 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.