Girl · 394th of 35,406
Baylee
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
22,148
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1997
Peak Popularity Year
1,041
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Baylee stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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 Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
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
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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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
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 24 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 7 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |