Bayler
An amalgamation of the names Bailey and Tyler for a boy.
Name Census estimates that about 538 living Americans carry the first name Bayler. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 63.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Bayler today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bayler births was 2023 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bayler. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
538
~ 1 in 637,090 Americans
Peak year
2023
55 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,452
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Bayler
Bayler is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 542 total registrations, 346 (63.8%) were male and 196 (36.2%) were female.
Bayler as a male name
- Ranked #5,452 in 2024
- 17 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (32 births)
Bayler as a female name
- Ranked #6,184 in 2024
- 19 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (23 births)
Popularity
Bayler: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bayler from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 252 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Bayler remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bayler by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bayler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Baylers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Missouri, Utah recorded the most babies named Bayler, while Utah, Missouri, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bayler
The name Bayler is an obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated in the ancient Germanic languages, possibly derived from the Old High German word "bailar," which means "one who builds or constructs." However, there is no definitive historical record of its usage in those early times.
Some scholars speculate that the name may have been influenced by the Latin word "bailor," which means "to entrust" or "to deliver." This connection could suggest that the name was initially bestowed upon those who were entrusted with important responsibilities or held positions of trust within their communities.
The earliest recorded use of the name Bayler can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the annals of a Benedictine monastery in northern France. The name was mentioned in reference to a young monk named Bayler of Chartres, who was known for his dedication to the monastic life and his skills as a scribe.
In the 16th century, there is a record of a German watchmaker named Bayler Hoffman, who lived in the city of Nuremberg and was renowned for his intricate timepieces. His creations were prized by noblemen and royalty across Europe, and his name became synonymous with precision and craftsmanship.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Bayler Visconti emerged in Italy. He was a skilled architect and engineer who worked on several prominent buildings in Milan, including the iconic Duomo di Milano. Visconti's innovative designs and use of advanced construction techniques were widely admired by his contemporaries.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Bayler Diderot gained recognition for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement. His works, which explored topics ranging from science to social critique, were widely read and influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.
The 19th century saw the birth of Bayler Haywood, an American pioneer and frontiersman who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the western territories of the United States. His daring exploits and survival skills in the wilderness made him a legendary figure in the annals of American history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Bayler has remained relatively uncommon, but those who bore it have left their mark in various fields, from religion and craftsmanship to philosophy and exploration. While its origins may be obscure, the name carries a sense of steadfastness, trust, and a commitment to excellence in one's chosen endeavors.
People
Bayler + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bayler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bayler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 538 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bayler going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 637,090 US residents.
Is Bayler a common name?
We classify Bayler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 542 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bayler most popular?
The single biggest year for Bayler was 2023, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bayler is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Bayler a male name?
Yes, 63.8% of people registered as Bayler in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.