Baylee
How to say it: BAY-lee · /ˈbeɪli/
Variant of Bailey, from Old French 'baille' (bailiff); used as a given name since the late 20th century.
Baylee was the 188th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 248 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #244 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #188 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 248 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,725 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #244 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a recent arrival, Baylee rose highest in the 2010s. Well below that mark at present, it will probably continue to recede.
What goes with it
Light and lilting BAY lee blends softness with crisp edges. Paisley echoes its modern lilt.
Parents who love Baylee also love
Nicknames
- Bay
- Lee
Honouring a Baylee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Baylee is about 1 in 72.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
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