gender neutral
Bailey
bailiff, steward
About Bailey
Bright and spirited, this name embodies a playful energy that never quite grows old. It's the kind of name that works equally well in the boardroom as it does on the playground. Picture a confident young woman who approaches life with enthusiasm and charm—that's the essence captured here. The name has that perfect tomboyish-meets-sophisticated vibe that many modern families appreciate. It's friendly without being cutesy, strong without being harsh, and familiar without being overdone. Whether your Bailey becomes an artist, an athlete, or an entrepreneur, this name provides a solid foundation that adapts beautifully through every stage of life.
Popularity of the Name Bailey
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #959 | ||||
| 1984 | #652 | ||||
| 1985 | #612 | ||||
| 1986 | #430 | ||||
| 1987 | #383 | #367 | |||
| 1988 | #269 | ||||
| 1989 | #257 | #327 | |||
| 1990 | #227 | #365 | |||
| 1991 | #208 | #389 | #171 | ||
| 1992 | #177 | #322 | #167 | ||
| 1993 | #146 | #356 | #167 | ||
| 1994 | #137 | #338 | #156 | ||
| 1995 | #96 | #170 | #113 | ||
| 1996 | #85 | #103 | #102 | ||
| 1997 | #65 | #724 | #79 | #80 | |
| 1998 | #60 | #564 | #93 | #89 | |
| 1999 | #65 | #485 | #109 | #90 | |
| 2000 | #68 | #414 | #125 | #96 | |
| 2001 | #69 | #386 | #146 | #117 | |
| 2002 | #84 | #350 | #107 | #149 | |
| 2003 | #98 | #341 | #133 | #157 | |
| 2004 | #100 | #343 | #123 | #190 | |
| 2005 | #108 | #484 | #121 | #190 | |
| 2006 | #112 | #412 | #104 | #223 | |
| 2007 | #84 | #365 | #103 | #198 | |
| 2008 | #82 | #403 | #128 | #602 | #205 |
| 2009 | #85 | #412 | #74 | #755 | #207 |
| 2010 | #78 | #446 | #118 | #767 | #198 |
| 2011 | #88 | #463 | #110 | #554 | #256 |
| 2012 | #81 | #407 | #117 | #561 | #256 |
| 2013 | #105 | #427 | #122 | #462 | #278 |
| 2014 | #104 | #504 | #113 | #354 | #272 |
| 2015 | #107 | #675 | #137 | #538 | #271 |
| 2016 | #116 | #646 | #134 | #365 | #276 |
| 2017 | #125 | #638 | #175 | #437 | #395 |
| 2018 | #133 | #696 | #192 | #561 | #416 |
| 2019 | #157 | #499 | #220 | #297 | #371 |
| 2020 | #172 | #650 | #133 | #487 | #409 |
| 2021 | #162 | #483 | #115 | #514 | #311 |
| 2022 | #182 | #617 | #150 | #321 | #378 |
| 2023 | #172 | #545 | #158 | #362 | #371 |
| 2024 | #182 | #635 | #155 | #736 | #357 |
| 2025 | #209 | #670 | #196 | #602 | #429 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bailey
Names Similar to Bailey
Nicknames for Bailey
- Bae
- Bay
- Bai
- Baily
- Lee
Famous People Named Bailey
| Bailey Davis | American football cheerleader and activist |
| Bailey Howell | American basketball player |
| Bailey May | British-Filipino singer and actor |
| Bailey Wray | American author and journalist |
| Bailey Noble | American actress |
| Bailey Sok | American dancer and social media influencer |
| Bailey Hanks | American theater actress |
| Bailey White | American author and storyteller |
| Bailey Chase | American actor |
| Bailey Brown | Canadian track and field athlete |
| Bailey Sellers | American motivational speaker and writer |
| Bailey Madison | American actress |
| Bailey Sarian | American makeup artist and YouTuber |
| Bailey Breene | Australian swimmer |
| Bailey McKnight | American social media personality |
| Bailey Wooten | American basketball player |
| Bailey Bram | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Bailey Wright | English football player |
| Bailey Ober | American baseball player |
Characters Named Bailey
| Bailey Quarters | Character from the TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati" |
| Bailey Salinger | Character from the TV series "Party of Five" |
| Bailey Bennet | Character from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Bailey Carmichael | Character from the TV series "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Bailey Jean "B.J" Hunnicutt | Character from the TV series "MASH" |
| Bailey Hoskins | Character from the Marvel Comics |
| Bailey Hartwell | Character from the novel "The Beach House" by Jane Green |
| Bailey Pickett | Character from the film "Just Go with It" |
| Bailey Tallet | Character from the film "Jurassic World" |
| Bailey Bishop | Character from the film "Soul Surfer" |