Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Hailey.
National Rank (2025)
#104
All-Time Peak Rank
#19 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
181,434
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Hailey Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Hailey
According to SSA data, Hailey achieved its highest historical rank of #19 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 8,798 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 39.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 58 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Hailey scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-39.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,798Births in 2003
Years in Top 100
29yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
58Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:25
1970s:397
1980s:3,589
1990s:30,303
2000s:81,990
2010s:47,751
2020s:17,379
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesHa-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 H, a letter used by only 2.2% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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