Bayleigh
Bayleigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Berry clearing or bailiff.
Origin and history
Bayleigh is a modern American spelling variation of the surname-derived name Bailey. Derived from Old English roots, it traditionally refers to a berry clearing or a bailiff. It has enjoyed steady usage for girls in the United States as part of the popular trend of names ending in -leigh.
Popularity in the United States
5,190 babies in the United States have been named Bayleigh since 1880. It ranks #2397 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1401.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.9 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- AL (6.1 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 662 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,561 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,239 |
| 2020-2029 | 715 |
Nicknames
Bay, Baye, Leigh
Fun facts
- Bayleigh emerged as a popular modern adaptation of Bailey, utilizing the classic -leigh suffix found in traditional names like Raleigh or Leigh.
- Etymologically, the name stems from Old English words meaning berry ('beorg') and wood/clearing ('leah').