Bailey
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bailiff; Steward
Background: The name Bailey originates from the Old French word 'bailli,' meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward.' This term evolved into an English surname associated with someone who held the position of a steward or an official in charge of a manor.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#348
Total births
130,947
Most popular decade
1990s
(124,653 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-78 ranks)
Years in Top 100
16
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
16.5% male
83.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 12
- First year rank
- #526
- Peak year
- 1997
- Peak year births
- 2,296
- Peak rank
- #151
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 155
- Recent rank
- #1,266
Female
- First year
- 1916
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,919
- Peak year
- 1998
- Peak year births
- 5,199
- Peak rank
- #60
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,644
- Recent rank
- #182
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).