Find out how popular the first name Hailey has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hailey by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Hailey is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Hailey being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 2,776 female babies and 6 male babies born with the name Hailey.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 6 baby boys were named Hailey in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Hailey

The name Hailey is an English given name derived from the surname Hayley, which originated as a place name in Cambridgeshire, England. The place name Hayley is thought to have derived from the Old English words "hæg" meaning "hay" and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow". Thus, the name Hailey likely meant "hay clearing" or "meadow of hay".

In the Middle Ages, the surname Hayley was first recorded in various spellings such as Hayley, Hailey, and Hayly. It was not until the 19th century that the spelling Hailey became more common as a first name for girls. One of the earliest known bearers of the name Hailey was Hailey Westbrooke, born in 1820 in Gloucestershire, England.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Hailey. Hailey Comet, born in 1835, was a British astronomer known for his study of the periodic comet that bears his name. Hailey Atwell, born in 1982, is a British actress best known for her role as Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Hailey Mills, born in 1946, is a British actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1960 film "Pollyanna". Hailey Bieber, born in 1996, is an American model and television personality who is married to singer Justin Bieber.

Hailey Gates, born in 1989, is an American tennis player who has won several singles and doubles titles on the WTA Tour. These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Hailey throughout history.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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