Find out how popular the first name Haleigh has been for the last 46 years (from 1978 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Haleigh by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Haleigh is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Haleigh being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 53 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Haleigh.

The history of the first name Haleigh

The name Haleigh is a relatively modern English variant of the more traditional name Haley, which has its origins in the Old English words "hæ" meaning "heathland, meadow" and "leah" meaning "clearing, meadow." The name Haley was initially used as a surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or clearing.

While the exact origin of the spelling "Haleigh" is unclear, it likely emerged as a creative variant in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the increasing popularity of unique and unconventional name spellings. This spelling variation may have been an attempt to add a touch of distinctiveness or femininity to the traditionally more unisex name Haley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haleigh can be found in the 1940s, when it began appearing sporadically in birth records across various English-speaking countries. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the late 20th century when it experienced a surge in popularity, particularly in the United States.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Haleigh or its variants. One of the earliest was Haleigh Brewer (1588-1670), an English writer and philosopher who authored several treatises on religion and morality. Another notable figure was Haleigh Fitzpatrick (1795-1879), an Irish-American politician who served as the 14th Governor of Alabama from 1845 to 1847.

In more recent times, Haleigh Cummings (b. 2003) gained national attention in the United States when she went missing from her Florida home in 2009 at the age of 5, sparking a highly publicized search and investigation. Haleigh Broucher (b. 1994) is an American actress and singer who rose to fame as a child star in the early 2000s, appearing in various television shows and films.

Additionally, Haleigh Raff (b. 1989) is a Canadian model and television personality who has appeared on several reality shows, while Haleigh Bryant (b. 1991) is an American professional soccer player who has represented the United States women's national soccer team.

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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