Bayley
Bayley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bailiff, public official, or outer wall of a castle.
Origin and history
Bayley is a variant spelling of Bailey, derived from an Old English occupational surname referring to a bailiff or public official. It is also linked to the word for a castle yard or outer wall. In the United States, it is a moderately rare feminine given name that offers a modern, phonetic variation on a classic surname name.
Popularity in the United States
2,221 babies in the United States have been named Bayley since 1880. It ranks #3731 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1924.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.2 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- WA (5.4 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
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 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 752 |
| 2000-2010 | 686 |
| 2010-2019 | 511 |
| 2020-2029 | 177 |
Nicknames
Bay
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted an officer of justice or bailiff, derived from Middle English and Old French terms.
- Bayley developed as an alternative spelling to Bailey during the peak popularity of unisex surname names in the late 20th century.