Baylee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Baylee has English origins and is derived from the Old French term for 'steward' or 'officer'. It evolved from the name Bailey and has seen variations such as Bailif and Bailiff. The name is associated with a friendly and approachable image and has gained popularity in recent decades. There are no significant biblical references for this name.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Baylee"
Pronunciation
/ˈbeɪli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Baylee is a modern variant of the name Bailey, which originally derived from the Old French 'bailiff', meaning 'steward' or 'officer'.
Meaning
steward, officer
Language Evolution
Bailey, Bailif, Bailiff
Historical Usage
Baylee gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, becoming more common in the 1990s as part of a trend towards using surnames as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Bailey, Bailie, Bailor
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Baylee is perceived as a modern, trendy name that is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Baylee Curran, American actress and model, Baylee Jae, Australian YouTuber and artist
📊 Baylee Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,041 peak births in 1997
Geographic Spread
Popular across 46 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Baylee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Baylee"
"Baylee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7318th of 16616 | 71 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3096th of 24088 | 524 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10526th of 23106 | 67 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1133rd of 27321 | 2,369 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 394th of 35406 | 12,704 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 578th of 30306 | 6,407 |
Regional Popularity of "Baylee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
- |
41.61% 3043rd/7313 |
57.18% 4267th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Baylee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.50% 903rd/3685 |
48.72% 2180th/4475 |
17.96% 933rd/5194 |
15.62% 987th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.62% 349th/4582 |
16.60% 857th/5164 |
4.23% 309th/7313 |
5.86% 437th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.83% 511th/3984 |
19.68% 883rd/4487 |
7.46% 509th/6822 |
10.60% 665th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Baylee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Baylee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Baylee" in the United States
The name Baylee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Baylee has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Baylee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7318th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3096th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10526th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1133rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 394th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 578th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Baylee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.