Hailey
Hailey is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay meadow or clearing where hay is gathered.
Origin and history
Hailey is an English name derived from an Old English place name meaning hay clearing or hay meadow. It gained immense popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a common and recognizable choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
181,434 babies in the United States have been named Hailey since 1880. It ranks #220 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #83.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- PA (3.7 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 397 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,589 |
| 1990-2000 | 30,303 |
| 2000-2010 | 81,990 |
| 2010-2019 | 47,751 |
| 2020-2029 | 17,379 |
Famous people named Hailey
- Hailey Bieber: Model, Media Personality
- Hailey Whitters: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Hails, Hay
Fun facts
- Hailey rose rapidly in popularity during the late 1990s and 2000s, holding a steady place in the U.S. top 100 for decades.
- The name originally stems from Old English words 'hēg' (hay) and 'lēah' (clearing or meadow), denoting an agricultural location.