How Many People Are Named Haley?

Complete statistics for the name Haley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Haley
Uncommon
Old English

Haley means 'valley' and has origins in Old English. It's rare, with just 157,304 people named Haley living in the US today, making up 1 in 2,098 Americans. The majority, 61%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~35,805
Living in US
1 in 9,257
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Valley
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Friendly Creative
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

157,943
Worldwide Bearers
#23,822
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
157,304
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
78
🇮🇳 India
60
🇰🇷 South Korea
56
🇶🇦 Qatar
41
🇵🇭 Philippines
36
🇲🇾 Malaysia
34
🇯🇲 Jamaica
31
🇳🇱 Netherlands
31
🇳🇪 Niger
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
677 (0%)
♀ Female
156,627 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
97,456
Would be under 30 (61%)
61,934
Would be 30–60 (39%)
633
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 160,023 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
69
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Haley Through the Generations

Haley peaked in 2000 with 9,100 births, reflecting its status as a modern name embraced by parents of that era. Today, 97,456 people named Haley are under 30, indicating its enduring appeal among younger demographics. Meanwhile, 61,934 are aged 30-60, suggesting a broad generational reach, though the name's overall trend shows a decline since its peak.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 13,573
California 12,876
Ohio 7,273
Florida 7,078
Georgia 7,071
Illinois 6,217
North Carolina 6,076
Pennsylvania 5,841
Tennessee 5,621
Indiana 5,151

⭐ Famous People Named Haley

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✨ Similar Names to Haley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Haley's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Haley

How Many People Have the Name Haley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 35,805 people in the United States currently share the name Haley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,257 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Haley a Common or Rare Name?

Haley is classified as Uncommon. 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 Haley Mean?

Haley means "valley" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Haley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Haley Most Popular?

The name Haley reached peak popularity in 2000, with 9,100 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 Haley?

Approximately 35,805 people named Haley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 35,805. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,257 Americans.

Is Haley a rare name?

Haley is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,257 Americans has this name.

What does the name Haley mean?

Haley means "valley" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Haley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Haley are male and 100% are female.

When was Haley most popular?

Haley peaked in 2000 with 9,100 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US35,805
All-Time Births35,805
1 in X1 in 9,257
RarityUncommon
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2000
World Rank#23,822
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.