Find out how popular the first name Bayle has been for the last 24 years (from 1990 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bayle by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Bayle is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 89% of people named Bayle being female.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Bayle.

The history of the first name Bayle

The given name Bayle is thought to have originated from the Old French language, derived from the word "baile," which means "sergeant-at-arms" or "bailiff." This occupation-based name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 15th centuries, in regions of modern-day France and parts of northern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bayle dates back to the 13th century, when a Bayle de Miribel was mentioned in historical records from the county of Savoy, now part of modern-day France and Switzerland. In the 14th century, a Bayle de Nantua was recorded as a notable figure in the same region.

Perhaps the most famous historical figure to bear the name Bayle was Pierre Bayle, a influential French philosopher and writer born in 1647 and died in 1706. He is best known for his work "Dictionnaire Historique et Critique" (Historical and Critical Dictionary), which challenged religious orthodoxy and promoted religious toleration.

Another notable individual with the name Bayle was Gaspard de Bayle, a French naval officer and explorer who lived from 1623 to 1689. He is remembered for his expeditions to the Caribbean and his role in the establishment of French colonies in the region.

In the realm of literature, Bayle de Nanfray was a French poet and dramatist who lived from the late 16th to early 17th century. He is known for his works such as "La Tragédie d'Octavie" and "La Tragédie de Cléopâtre."

Moving to the 19th century, Bayle Mouillard was a French architect and engineer born in 1825 and died in 1899. He designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de la Terrasse and the Palais du Louvre's Pavillon de Marsan.

Finally, in the field of sports, Bayle Worfolk was an English cricketer who played for Hampshire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century. He was born in 1854 and died in 1919.

Data source

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