Baylee
Baylee is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bailiff, law enforcer, or berry clearing.
Origin and history
Baylee is a phonetic spelling variant of the English name Bailey, originating as an occupational surname for a bailiff or officer of justice. While predominantly given to females in contemporary U.S. usage, it remains a unisex option with steady masculine usage. Its modern spelling with the -ee ending reflects a popular late 20th-century American trend.
Popularity in the United States
662 babies in the United States have been named Baylee since 1880. It ranks #4014 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.1 %)
- CA (24.3 %)
- OK (10 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- IN (8.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 267 |
| 2000-2010 | 289 |
| 2010-2019 | 86 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Nicknames
Bay, Bays
Fun facts
- Derived from Middle English 'baili', referring to a court official or manager of an estate.
- The 'ee' spelling gained popularity in the United States starting in the late 1980s.