Bailee
Bailee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bailiff, steward, or courtyard fortification.
Origin and history
Bailee is a modern feminine spelling variant of the Middle English surname Bailey, which originally referred to an occupational bailiff or steward. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other tailored occupational names. The spelling with double 'e' gives it a contemporary, youthful appearance.
Popularity in the United States
16,240 babies in the United States have been named Bailee since 1880. It ranks #1210 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #872.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- LA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 265 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,621 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,293 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,317 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,744 |
Famous people named Bailee
- Bailee Madison: Actress, Producer
Nicknames
Bay, Bae
Fun facts
- It derives from the Old French word 'baillif', which referred to an officer of justice or manager of an estate.
- The 'ee' suffix gained popularity in the 1990s as a creative alternative to the traditional 'ey' spelling.