Baylie
A feminine name of English origin, a variant of Bailey meaning "berry meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 3,408 living Americans carry the first name Baylie. It is a predominantly female name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Baylie today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baylie births was 2007 (234 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baylie. 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
3.4K
~ 1 in 100,573 Americans
Peak year
2007
234 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2002 SSA rank
#7,274
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Baylie
Out of the 3,469 babies given the name Baylie since 1880, 99.3% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Baylie as a male name
- Ranked #10,857 in 2002
- 5 male births in 2002
- Peak: 1997 (9 births)
Baylie as a female name
- Ranked #7,274 in 2024
- 15 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (234 births)
Popularity
Baylie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Baylie from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,489 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baylie 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 Baylie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Baylies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 31 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Baylie, while Virginia, South Carolina, Montana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Baylie
The name Baylie has its origins rooted in the Old English language, deriving from the word "bæli," which translates to "a burning or a blaze." This name gained popularity during the Anglo-Saxon period, spanning the 5th to the 11th centuries. It was commonly used as a descriptive name, often given to individuals with a fiery or passionate temperament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baylie can be traced back to the 9th century, when a nobleman named Baylie of Wessex was mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of the time. This name also appeared in various medieval manuscripts and records, indicating its widespread use during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Baylie. One such individual was Baylie the Bard, a renowned poet and storyteller who lived in the 13th century. His works, which celebrated the valor and exploits of Anglo-Saxon warriors, were widely popular during his time. Another prominent figure was Lady Baylie de Montfort, a noble woman who played a significant role in the Barons' War against King Henry III in the 13th century.
In the 16th century, Baylie Everard, a prominent English soldier and statesman, served under Queen Elizabeth I and was renowned for his military prowess and diplomatic skills. During the same period, Baylie Knollys, a courtier and member of the Privy Council, gained recognition for her influential role in the court of Queen Elizabeth I.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Baylie Shelton, an English composer and musician, contributed significantly to the development of baroque music. His compositions, which were highly regarded during his lifetime, showcased the richness and complexity of the baroque era.
It is important to note that while the name Baylie has its roots in Old English, it has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, such as Bayly, Baylie, and Baylee. These variations reflect the fluid nature of language and the influence of regional dialects and cultural shifts over time.
People
Baylie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baylie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Baylie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baylie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,408 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baylie 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 100,573 US residents.
Is Baylie a common name?
We classify Baylie as "Rare". It ranks above 95.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,469 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baylie most popular?
The single biggest year for Baylie was 2007, when 234 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baylie is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Baylie a female name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Baylie in the SSA data are female. 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.