Hayslee
A feminine name possibly meaning "meadow surrounded by hay".
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Hayslee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hayslee today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hayslee births was 2015 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hayslee. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2015
25 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,611
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Hayslee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hayslee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 85 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hayslee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hayslee 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 Hayslee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hayslees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hayslee
The given name Hayslee does not appear to have a clear historical origin or widespread usage in ancient times. It is likely a modern name invention, possibly derived from a combination of the English words "hay" and "lee" (a meadow or field). However, there are no definitive records or historical accounts that firmly establish the etymology and evolution of this particular name.
While the name Hayslee itself may not have a rich historical background, it is worth noting that names combining nature elements like plants or landscapes with common suffixes like "-lee" or "-ley" have been used in various cultures and time periods. These types of names often reflect a connection with the natural world or a specific geographic location.
Unfortunately, due to the apparent modern origin of the name Hayslee, there are no famous historical figures or recorded individuals from ancient texts or religious scriptures that can be referenced. The earliest documented examples of this name are likely from recent decades, making it challenging to trace its usage and significance in a broader historical context.
It is important to note that while some names have deep-rooted origins and cultural significance, others may be more recent creations or variations inspired by existing naming traditions. The name Hayslee falls into this latter category, where its meaning and significance may be more personal or individualized rather than deeply rooted in historical or cultural contexts.
People
Hayslee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hayslee 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
Hayslee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hayslee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hayslee 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Hayslee a common name?
We classify Hayslee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 142 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hayslee most popular?
The single biggest year for Hayslee was 2015, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hayslee is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Hayslee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hayslee 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.