Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bailey.
National Rank (2025)
#209
All-Time Peak Rank
#60 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
110,806
Unisex Distribution16.4% Boy / 83.6% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Bailey Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Bailey
According to SSA data, Bailey achieved its highest historical rank of #60 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 5,198 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 49.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 48 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bailey scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-49.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,198Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
16yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
48Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:6
1920s:6
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:5
1960s:0
1970s:28
1980s:4,082
1990s:31,621
2000s:36,881
2010s:28,302
2020s:9,875
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBa-iey
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
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