Bailey is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #209 in 2025 with 1,446 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 5,199 births ranking #60. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 65.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,112 girls born was named Bailey. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.