Haisley
Of English origin, a variant spelling of "Hailey", meaning meadow.
Name Census estimates that about 4,758 living Americans carry the first name Haisley. It sits at #444 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Haisley today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haisley births was 2020 (830 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haisley. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Haisley with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Haisley is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 6 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
4.8K
~ 1 in 72,037 Americans
Peak year
2020
830 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#444
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Haisley: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haisley from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 3,467 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haisley 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 Haisley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haisleys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 46 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, California recorded the most babies named Haisley, while Wyoming, Hawaii, Alaska recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 93 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haisley
The name Haisley is a relatively modern English name, with its origins dating back to the late 19th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "haesel," meaning "hazel tree." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a surname or place name for those living near hazel trees or in areas with an abundance of these trees.
Historically, the name Haisley does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its emergence as a given name is a relatively recent development, likely influenced by the growing popularity of unique and nature-inspired names in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haisley being used as a first name can be found in the late 19th century. Haisley Merwin (1868-1949) was an American writer and editor who worked for various publications, including The Bookman and The New York Times Book Review. He was known for his literary criticism and his efforts in promoting American literature.
Another notable individual with the name Haisley was Haisley Brewster (1883-1962), an American architect and designer. He was particularly recognized for his work in the Art Deco style and contributed to the design of several notable buildings in New York City, including the Chanin Building and the Ziegfeld Theatre.
In the 20th century, Haisley Morse (1904-1986) was a prominent American artist and illustrator. He was best known for his paintings and illustrations depicting scenes from American history, particularly the Revolutionary War and the Civil War periods.
Haisley Bethel (1917-2001) was an American lawyer and civil rights activist. She played a significant role in the fight for racial equality and desegregation in the United States, working closely with organizations like the NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union.
Another notable individual with the name Haisley was Haisley Hickox (1923-2011), an American military officer and aviator. He served in the United States Air Force and was a highly decorated pilot, earning numerous awards and commendations for his service during World War II and the Korean War.
While the name Haisley may have originated as a surname or place name, its use as a given name has become more widespread in recent times, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, due to its relatively modern nature, it is not as widely documented or referenced in historical records as some of the more ancient and traditional names.
People
Haisley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haisley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haisley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haisley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,758 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haisley 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 72,037 US residents.
Is Haisley a common name?
We classify Haisley as "Rare". It ranks above 96.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,787 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haisley most popular?
The single biggest year for Haisley was 2020, when 830 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haisley is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Haisley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haisley a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haisley 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.
Is Haisley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haisley in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Haisley can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Haisley?
You can see how many people have the name Haisley on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.