How Popular (or Rare) was Bailey in 2005?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#62
2005 Rank
1,061
2005 Births
#62
Best Rank (2005)
1,079
Peak Year (2007)
16,192
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 292
Rarity Factor (2005)

📊 The Bailey Story

Bailey is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #62 in 2005 with 1,061 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,079 births ranking #70. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 873.4%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 292 boys born was named Bailey. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English occupational surname  |  Meaning: bailiff; steward; surname-based

Bailey is a friendly surname-style name with a clear modern identity. It feels approachable, sporty, and easy to place.

The name rose through the popularity of surnames as first names and became especially strong as a unisex choice. Its appeal now comes much more from tone and familiarity than from its occupational origin.

Did you know?Bailey is one of the occupational surnames that became especially natural in girls' naming without losing its unisex feel.
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