Baylie
Baylie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bailiff, steward, or fortification wall.
Origin and history
Baylie is a modern spelling variant of the occupational surname Bailey, derived from the Old English term for an occupational bailiff. In the United States, it emerged as a popular feminine given name in the late 20th century alongside other alternative spellings. Though its popularity peaked around the turn of the 21st century, it remains in steady contemporary use.
Popularity in the United States
3,472 babies in the United States have been named Baylie since 1880. It ranks #3011 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1972.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.4 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
- UT (6.1 %)
- FL (5 %)
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 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 979 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,479 |
| 2010-2019 | 823 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from the Old French and Old English words for an official responsible for managing an estate or enforcing the law.
- The 'lie' ending gained traction in the United States during the 1990s as parents sought unique visual spins on traditional surname-names.