Baileigh
Baileigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bailiff, steward, or outer wall of a castle.
Origin and history
Baileigh is a modern phonetic spelling variation of the surname-derived name Bailey. Originating from Old English, it historically referred to a bailiff or a fortified enclosure. In the United States, it is primarily used as a feminine name, offering a contemporary twist on a traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
2,545 babies in the United States have been named Baileigh since 1880. It ranks #3499 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1781.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.2 %)
- LA (12.6 %)
- GA (11.9 %)
- AL (7.4 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 416 |
| 2000-2010 | 865 |
| 2010-2019 | 927 |
| 2020-2029 | 320 |
Nicknames
Bay, Bae, Lee
Fun facts
- The spelling Baileigh uses the popular '-eigh' suffix convention that gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
- Like many modern given names, Baileigh originated as an English occupational surname for a court officer or bailiff.